Fat-Free American Process Cheese Loaf from Mexico

A block loaf of processed American-style cheese with 0.5% or less butterfat, suitable for slicing or melting in recipes. Classified under HTS 0406.30.85.00 for processed cheese, other varieties with minimal fat, entered per Additional U.S. Note 23 quota limits.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Confirm fat content certification before shipment to meet ≤0.5% butterfat threshold

Apply for import license via USDA early in quota year

Avoid misdeclaration as higher-fat cheese to prevent quota overfill penalties

Fat-Free American Process Cheese Loaf from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.30.85.00