Fresh Paneer Cheese from Mexico
Paneer is fresh unripened cow's milk cheese pressed into blocks, staple in Indian cuisine. Qualifies HTS 0406.10.84.00 under note 16 quota from eligible exporters (not Mexico).
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document acid coagulation process; source from quota countries like New Zealand; ensure block pressing doesn't imply ripening