Blended Processed Cheddar Substitute from Mexico
Processed cheese blend mimicking Cheddar flavor from cow's milk, for general use. Enters HTS 0406.30.89.00 as quota cheese under note 16, for processed 'other' cow's milk 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
• Prove substitute status doesn't exceed milkfat limits; monitor Cheddar-specific quotas separately
• Use official country-of-origin certs for license approval