Grated Cabrales Blue Cheese from Mexico
Grated Spanish Cabrales, a potent blue cheese made from mixed cow/goat/sheep milk with aggressive blue veining. This powdered form enters HTS 0406.20.22.00 as grated blue-veined cheese pursuant to General Note 15 quota requirements.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
30%
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
• Mixed-milk composition requires detailed fat and protein analysis for Chapter 4 compliance
• Spain falls under EU-27 quota; coordinate with EU exporter for remaining quota availability
• Prevent moisture clumping in powder - affects 'grated/powdered' vs 'crumbled' classification