Shredded Cheddar Colby Blend from Mexico
Shredded mix of processed Cheddar and Colby cheeses for burgers and melts. Enters under HTS 0406.20.65.00 as grated Cheddar-containing product per AUS Note 18. Fits Chapter 4 grated cheese provisions.
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
• Breakdown ratios in entry docs; apply license timely
• Cold storage mandatory
• Pitfall: underreporting Cheddar for quota evasion