Powdered Gruyere Cheese from Mexico
Gruyere cheese reduced to powder form for use in cooking and processed foods, derived from traditional Gruyere-process cheese made from raw cow's milk. Falls under HTS 0406.20.81.00 as powdered cheese processed from Gruyere-process cheese under U.S. Note 22 quota system. Subject to country-specific import limits and licensing.
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
• Confirm powder particle size meets 'powdered' criteria via sieve analysis; secure import license through USDA before shipment; check remaining quota for origin country (Switzerland has 1,850,000 kg allocation)