Blue Castello Processed Cheese Dip from Mexico
Ready-to-use dip processed from Blue Castello white-blue veined cheese, emulsified for smooth texture. Classified in 0406.30.61 as other processed cheese from blue-veined sources, quota-eligible under U.S. Note 17. Excludes mixtures over dairy limits per Chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label clearly as processed blue-mold for quota verification; retain production records
• Track reallocation opportunities if primary quotas fill
• Common error: confusing with non-quota dairy spreads