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Powdered Mild Cheddar Cheese from Mexico

Powdered form of mild Cheddar cheese produced from pasteurized cow's milk, entered pursuant to the Cheddar cheese quota in additional U.S. note 18. Classified under HTS 0406.20.31.90 for grated or powdered Cheddar outside primary in-quota categories. Used primarily in food manufacturing for its fine texture.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

26%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

Import Tips

Confirm powder meets 'grated or powdered' definition without additives excluded by chapter notes; apply for quota license early in calendar year; document milkfat content and Cheddar certification