Smoked Processed Colby Cheese from Mexico

Lightly smoked processed Colby cheese logs, 12 ounces each. Classifies in HTS 0406.30.32.00 as processed Colby (smoking post-processing doesn't change form) entered via General Note 15. Flavor imparted via natural smoke without preservation altering heading.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

30%

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

Document smoking as flavoring, not preservation, to maintain Chapter 4 status

Verify against blue-mold or other type quotas

Pitfall: Over-smoked may resemble preserved cheese

Smoked Processed Colby Cheese from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.32.00