Fat-Free Cream Cheese from Mexico
Unripened fresh cheese spread made from skim milk, containing 0.5% or less butterfat, fitting HTS 0406.10.74.00 under U.S. note 23 quota for low-butterfat cheeses. It is fresh, uncured whey cheese derivative entered pursuant to quota license requirements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
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
• Submit laboratory certificate confirming butterfat ≤0.5% with entry documents; apply for quota license via USDA early in calendar year; ensure product remains fresh/unripened to avoid reclassification