Low-Butterfat Ricotta Powder from Mexico
Powdered whey-based ricotta defatted to ≤0.5% butterfat for pasta fillings. HTS 0406.20.85.00 covers as low-fat powdered cheese under Note 23, molded per concentration notes.
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
• Prove ≥5% milkfat dry matter and moldability for cheese status; annual quota resets Jan 1
• Avoid: pure whey powders reclassed to 0404