Grated Fat-Free Ricotta Salata from Mexico
Grated fat-free Ricotta Salata cheese, 0.5% or less butterfat, aged and salted. Fits HTS 0406.20.87.00 as other low-fat grated cheese; Ricotta whey base but cheese characteristics prevail.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ricotta vs whey concentrate distinction critical; protein profile determines
• Salting/aging process documentation supports cheese vs whey classification
• Italian origin may trigger Additional U.S
• Note 22 quota review