Powdered Roquefort Cheese for Cooking from Mexico
Pure powdered Roquefort cheese packaged for culinary use in sauces and dressings. Meets exact definition of grated/powdered Roquefort under HTS 0406.20.10.00 as blue-veined sheep's milk cheese from designated French appellation. Retains authentic tangy flavor profile.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Check calendar year quota status via USDA Foreign Agricultural Service before shipping
• Label as 'grated Roquefort cheese' not 'cheese powder' to avoid reclassification
• Refrigerated container mandatory; temperature logs required for FDA entry