Washed Curd Process Cheese Slices from Mexico
Individually wrapped processed cheese slices produced from washed curd cheese, qualifying under additional U.S. note 19 as American-type cheese products. These meet quota requirements for containing or being processed from specified American varieties, excluding Cheddar. The subheading covers such non-grated, non-powdered processed forms entered pursuant to quota license.
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
• Confirm processing from quota-eligible American-type base cheeses via supplier certification; apply for USDA quota license well in advance of shipment; declare exact composition to avoid reclassification from note 19 provisions