0406.90.08.90/New Zealand Cheddar Wheels/Mexico

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

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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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