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Smoked Cheddar Cheese Portions from Mexico

Naturally smoked Cheddar portions, lightly hickory-smoked after aging, retaining core Cheddar characteristics. Enters HTS 0406.90.08.90 as other Cheddar under licensed quota provisions of note 18.

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

Document smoking as natural process, not preservation altering state; confirm quota eligibility

Pitfall: excessive smoke classifying as flavored preparation

Use correct entry summary codes

Smoked Cheddar Cheese Portions from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.90.08.90