Grated Colby Cheese Powder from Mexico
Powdered form of grated Colby cheese, an American-type cow's milk cheese used in cheese sauces and snacks. Classified in HTS 0406.20.89.00 for other grated/powdered cheeses under general note 16 quota, excluding specific American-type quotas. Ideal for industrial processing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
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
• Reference U.S. note 16 explicitly on entry docs; excludes American-type under note 21 if pure
• Test for butterfat >0.5% to avoid low-fat quota (note 25)
• Track quota year (calendar) to avoid over-quota entries subject to higher duties