Marble Grated Cheddar Cheese from Mexico
Grated marble cheddar blending mild white and orange varieties for visual appeal and balanced flavor, still qualifying as pure cheddar per Chapter notes. Specifically under HTS 0406.20.33.00 for grated form.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Prove single-cheddar composition despite color mixing to stay in 0406.20
• Monitor aggregate cheddar quota usage across all forms
• Validate no emulsifiers added during color blending process