Australian Coonowarra Cheddar from Mexico
Regional Cheddar from Coonowarra Australia using specific pasture mix, qualifying under 2,450,000 kg Australian Note 18 quota for HTS 0406.10.24.00. Fresh Cheddar cheese blocks with distinctive mineral notes from limestone soils. PDO-style regional protection enhances premium status.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Australia's generous 2.45M kg quota but competitive; include regional appellation certificates
• FDA requires nutritional analysis for grass-fed claims; verify no rBST hormone usage documentation
• Use refrigerated containers only; Australian Cheddar prone to rind cracking in temperature fluctuations