Processed Cheddar Cheese Blend from Mexico
Blended processed cheddar cheese with emulsifiers for melting, in blocks. Falls under HTS 0406.30.56.00 for quota-limited processed mixtures per General Note 15. Complies with Chapter 4 exclusions for high-lactose whey.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify no dehydrated butter/ghee components per 0405 notes; secure license for quota year allocation
• Common issue: incorrect country-of-origin for quota access