Ricotta Salata Powder from Mexico
Aged and powdered Ricotta Salata cheese for Sicilian dishes. Under HTS 0406.20.95.00 as other grated cheese; whey-based but meets cheese criteria per chapter notes. Salted and pressed before powdering.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Whey origin documentation but molded characteristics qualify as cheese
• High salt content requires nutritional labeling
• Distinguish from fresh Ricotta under 0406.10