Shredded Processed Cheddar for Quota GN15 from Mexico
Pre-shredded processed cheddar cheese in bulk bags, formulated for GN15 tariff-rate quota with anti-caking agents. Classified in HTS 0406.30.22.00 as processed cheddar (not grated/powdered per hierarchy) entered pursuant to general note 15. Popular for pizza toppings.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
26%
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
• Ensure shreds are from solid processed block, not primarily grated (which is 0406.10); track quota usage monthly
• Pitfall: added sugars push to U.S. note quantitative limits