Parmesan Cheese Retail Wedge from Mexico
Generic Parmesan-style cheese from cow's milk, cut into consumer wedges from larger wheels. HTS 0406.10.58.00 applies to Italian-type cheeses not in original loaves. Must meet minimum aging and composition for quota eligibility.
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
• Minimum 10-month aging certification required even for generic Parmesan
• Wedge weight declaration excludes rind per US note regulations
• Avoid 'generic hard cheese' declaration; specificity prevents duty escalation