Australian Aged Cheddar Cheese Blocks from Mexico
Mature cheddar cheese produced in Australia with sharp flavor from extended aging, meeting the specifications in Additional U.S. Note 18 for tariff-rate quota entry. This fresh unripened cheese is classified under HTS 0406.10.24.00 as Cheddar cheese entered pursuant to quota provisions. Blocks are typically 40-pound for wholesale distribution.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license before entry as required for Note 18 quota; Australian origin qualifies for 2,450,000 kg allocation
• Provide certification of cheese type and origin; ensure compliance with fat content and aging standards to avoid reclassification
• Monitor annual quota status via USTR; unfilled quantities may be reallocated but require timely application