0406.30.95.00/Emulsified Processed Colby Cheese/Mexico

Emulsified Processed Colby Cheese from Mexico

Emulsified processed version of Colby cheese with added salts for meltability. Classifies in HTS 0406.30.95.00 as other processed cheese, since American-type like Colby doesn't fit specific quota subheadings when processed. Processing alters it from primary fresh form.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

18.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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Import Tips

• Reference American-type quota Note 19 but confirm processed status excludes it

• FDA prior notice mandatory for all dairy; delays common without