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
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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