Roquefort Process Cheese Spread from Mexico
A creamy processed cheese spread made from Roquefort blue cheese blended with emulsifiers and other dairy solids to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency. It meets HTS 0406.30.57.00 as it is processed cheese containing Roquefort, featuring the characteristic blue veins and tangy flavor of the original cheese. This subheading covers processed versions of specified cheeses including Roquefort that are not grated or powdered.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license due to cheese quotas in Chapter 4; verify Roquefort content exceeds processing threshold
• Provide lab analysis confirming it's processed (not natural) cheese with emulsifiers
• Check country-specific quota limits as Mexico products are excluded