Unripened Teleme Cheese from Mexico
Teleme is a fresh, unripened Greek-style cheese made from sheep or cow's milk, soft and spreadable with high moisture content. Falls under HTS 0406.10.68.00 as other fresh cheese not qualifying as quota-protected Swiss/Gruyere-process types. Often packaged in brine but remains unripened.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Brine packaging documentation must specify non-ripening preservation; Greek origin checks against Edam/Gouda quota eligibility; maintain cold chain to preserve freshness