Fresh Whey Cheese Edam Blend from Mexico
Fresh cheese blending whey cheese with Edam curd characteristics, remaining unripened. HTS 0406.10.48.00 includes whey cheese types that are fresh Edam-style. Excludes products meeting cheese concentration criteria in chapter notes.
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
• Test dry matter (must <70%) to avoid reclassification as concentrated whey cheese in 0406
• Use refrigerated containers only; temperature excursions can trigger ripening reclassification