Powdered Cheddar Cheese Mix from Mexico
Spray-dried Cheddar cheese powder blended for snack seasoning and sauce bases. Classified under 0406.20.56.00 due to its grated/powdered form and entry under General Note 15 quota exemptions. Primarily composed of cheese meeting dairy product standards.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
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
• Include spray-drying process documentation and moisture analysis to confirm grated cheese classification
• Check country-specific quota access under General Note 15 to ensure eligible entry pathway
• Label clearly as 'grated cheese' avoiding 'seasoning' descriptors that trigger food preparation headings