Cambozola Processed Cheese Slices from Mexico
Sliced processed cheese made from Cambozola, a triple-cream blue-veined cheese, emulsified for melting properties. Falls under HTS 0406.30.61 for processed, non-grated blue-mold derived cheeses entered pursuant to U.S. Note 17 quota. Excludes Roquefort per subheading note.
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
• Document blue-vein processing origin with supplier affidavits for CBP review
• Monitor annual quota fill rates via USDA reports
• Avoid pitfall of classifying as retail-packaged without quota entry