Powdered Ossau-Iraty Sheep Cheese from Mexico
Ossau-Iraty, France's AOC sheep's milk cheese from Manech breed, finely powdered for culinary applications. Classified in HTS 0406.20.55.00 for grated sheep's milk cheeses, PDO-authenticated. Used in Bearnaise and gratins.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
19.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• AOC certification mandatory; test protein/mineral content per modified whey exclusions
• EU quota access under Note 16; licenses via USDA/DA
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with whey concentrates (heading 0404 exclusions)