0406.20.89.00/Mixed Italian Cheese Grated Blend/Mexico

Mixed Italian Cheese Grated Blend from Mexico

Grated mixture of Romano, Parmesan, and Provolone cow's milk cheeses in powder form for pizza toppings. Enters HTS 0406.20.89.00 as mixtures under note 16 quota, not qualifying for specific Italian-type quotas requiring original loaves. Common in food service.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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Import Tips

• Confirm blend composition via certificate of analysis; mixtures must contain cow's milk to qualify under note 16

• No Mexico-origin allowed; declare country accurately to match quota access (e.g

• Italy via EU-27)

• Prepare for potential CBP inspection on grated particle size to ensure not misclassified as flour-like (1702 exclusion)