Industrial Processed Cheddar Wheels from Mexico
Large processed Cheddar cheese wheels (20-40 kg) for industrial food manufacturing. Classified in HTS 0406.30.65.00 for Note 18 quota on Cheddar-derived processed cheese. Designed for high-volume shredding and blending operations.
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
• Bulk shipments require HACCP plans and prior FDA facility registration for processors
• Quota year runs January-December; plan imports early to secure allocation from supplying countries
• Document supply chain showing Cheddar cheese → processing → export to verify quota eligibility