0406.30.22.00/Shredded Processed Cheddar for Quota GN15/Mexico

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

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

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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