Processed Colby Cheese Sprinkle from Mexico
Fine sprinkle form of processed Colby cheese for pizza toppings and appetizers. Classified in HTS 0406.20.71.00 for grated/powdered containing American-type Colby (not Cheddar). Heat-stable for high-temp applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Distinguish from 0406.30 processed cheese by lack of emulsifiers
• Country-of-origin quota check critical (e.g
• New Zealand max 2M kg note 20)
• Microbial testing for powdered dairy to meet FDA standards