Crafted Norwegian Fløteost from Mexico
Artisanal cream-enriched Gjetost from whey and high-fat cow milk, yielding a smooth, sliceable brown cheese for HTS 0406.90.25.00 other Gjetost. Meets Chapter 4 concentration criteria: 5%+ milkfat on dry matter, 70-85% dry matter, molded form.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Apply for quota license via USTR-approved channels; no Mexico products allowed
• Certify against blue-mold or Cheddar exclusions
• Pitfall: bulk packaging may trigger set classification scrutiny