Valdeon Fresh Blue Cheese from Mexico
Spanish Valdeón cow/goat milk blend fresh blue cheese wrapped in maple leaves, with intense Penicillium mold. As other fresh blue-mold cheese, classified under 0406.10.18.00 when sold unripened. Distinct regional flavor profile.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Mixed milk species still classified by predominant cow's milk and blue-mold
• Leaf wrapping considered protective covering; no weight allowance per US note
• Small 'other countries' quota means high competition for licenses