American-Style Granular Process Spread from Mexico
Spreadable processed cheese made from granular cheese base, qualifying under additional U.S. note 19 for American-type processed cheeses. Contains the required milkfat and solids-not-fat within process cheese norms, entered via quota license. This subheading specifically covers such quota-provision imports.
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
• Classify as process cheese only if meets emulsified dairy composition (no butter substitutes); declare under correct quota note to avoid penalties; verify no prohibited Mexican origin