Asiago Cheese Powder from Mexico
Finely powdered Asiago cheese for cheese sauces and baking mixes. Classified in HTS 0406.20.95.00 as other grated/powdered cheese without specific quota designation. Popular in American cuisine for its nutty flavor profile.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
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
• Include production records showing grating/powdering process post-aging
• EU origin benefits from large general cheese quota allocation
• Test for moisture/additives to prevent reclassification as prepared food