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%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Breakdown ratios in entry docs; apply license timely
• Cold storage mandatory
• Pitfall: underreporting Cheddar for quota evasion