Hoop Cheese Block from Mexico
Traditional Southern American fresh cheese pressed in hoops from granular curds, remaining mild and uncured. HTS 0406.10.38.00 includes this as 'other' granular American-type fresh cheese, distinct from aged varieties.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure documentation specifies hoop-pressing of fresh curds to validate American-type classification
• Monitor annual quotas; excess enters at higher over-quota rates
• Test for butterfat to avoid low-fat cheese quota confusion