Skim Milk Processed Cheese Blocks from Mexico
Rectangular blocks of processed cheese from skim milk curds and emulsifiers, with 0.5% or less butterfat. HTS 0406.30.87.00 covers this as other low-butterfat processed cheese, ideal for slicing in delis. Meets all Chapter 4 purity standards.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm origin country quota allocation; EU has 4.4M kg access under Note 23
• Provide milkfat dry matter analysis per Chapter Note requirements at entry
• Package labeling must distinguish from fresh cheese to avoid misclassification