Low-Fat Processed American Cheese Slices from Mexico
Thinly sliced processed cheese made from blends of low-fat cheddar and other cheeses, containing 0.5% or less butterfat by weight. This product falls under HTS 0406.30.87.00 as processed cheese, not grated or powdered, with minimal butterfat content. It meets the 'other' category for low-butterfat processed cheese mixtures.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
• Obtain USDA import license due to quantitative restrictions under Additional U.S
• Note 23; Mexican origin prohibited
• Provide detailed fat content analysis certificate confirming ≤0.5% butterfat to avoid reclassification
• Ensure proper labeling as 'processed cheese' and avoid quota overages by tracking calendar year limits