New Zealand Cheddar Wheels from Mexico
Traditional clothbound Cheddar wheels from New Zealand, aged 12-24 months with characteristic crumbly texture and nutty taste. Falls under HTS 0406.90.08.90 as quota-eligible Cheddar pursuant to U.S. note 18, allowing up to 8,200,000 kg annually from New Zealand.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Confirm New Zealand origin for 8.2M kg quota access under note 18; include export certificate verifying unpasteurized aging if applicable
• Monitor reallocation of unfilled quotas via USTR
• Label accurately to avoid reclassification as other cheese types