Valdeon Blue Cheese Powder from Mexico
Powdered Valdeón, a Spanish blue-veined cheese from cow/goat milk blend, ground for spice use. Under HTS 0406.20.61.00 for blue-mold powdered cheeses via Note 17 'other countries' (1 kg min). Excludes non-dairy fats per chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Leverage minimal 'other countries' quota carefully
• Test for multi-milk compliance (cow primary)
• Pitfall: goat milk emphasis could prompt 0406 non-cow's milk review