Extra Sharp Cheddar Crumble from Mexico
Bulk-packed extra sharp Cheddar cheese crumbled for convenience in cooking, salads, and toppings with intense flavor from 18+ months aging. Classifies as 'other' Cheddar under HTS 0406.90.12.00, outside fresh quota categories.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide aging certificates (>9 months) to distinguish from fresh quota cheeses
• Use food-grade packaging to prevent contamination claims at entry
• Confirm dry matter and fat specs meet natural cheese definitions