Smoked Cheddar Cheese Wheel from Mexico
A 10-pound wheel of Cheddar cheese naturally smoked over hickory wood, imparting a robust smoky flavor while maintaining classic Cheddar texture. Used for slicing or grating in recipes. Falls under HTS 0406.90.12.00 as 'other' Cheddar, excluding quota-specific fresh or rindless varieties.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include processing certificates proving smoking doesn't alter base Cheddar classification
• Monitor aggregate Cheddar quotas; smoked varieties often fall outside primary TRQ subheadings
• Label clearly as 'smoked Cheddar' to prevent misclassification as generic processed cheese