Swiss Process Cheese for Melting from Mexico
Specialty processed Swiss cheese optimized for melting in raclette, under Note 22 quota. Contains permitted sodium chloride and cultures without disqualifying additives. HTS 0406.30.81.00 for such processed Swiss-containing products.
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
• Include lactic-acid bacteria culture details in documentation; ensure water <16% per butter analog standards; apply for USTR-approved reallocations if origin quota exhausted