Gruyere Emulsified Cheese Spread from Mexico
Spreadable processed cheese from Gruyere-process base, quota-eligible under Note 22 for retail and hospitality use. Meets water-in-oil emulsion criteria but retains primary cheese character without exceeding dairy spread definitions. Falls under HTS 0406.30.81.00 as other processed cheese from specified Swiss-types.
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
• Test for milkfat 39-80% to avoid dairy spread reclassification; include processing records showing derivation from natural Gruyere; apply for quota license early in calendar year due to rapid fill rates