Grated Fat-Free Parmesan Cheese from Mexico
Finely grated Parmesan cheese processed to contain 0.5% or less butterfat by weight, suitable for topping pasta and salads. This falls under HTS 0406.20.87.00 as grated cheese that is 'other' (not specifically quota-listed types) with low butterfat content. It meets the criteria for grated or powdered cheese in heading 0406.20.
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
• Verify butterfat content lab certification below 0.5% to avoid reclassification to higher-fat subheadings
• Obtain USDA import license if subject to cheese quota limits under Additional U.S
• Note 16
• Ensure grated form is uniform powder; mixtures over 1% other cheeses may trigger different quotas