0406.90.33.00/Frying Goya Cheese Balls/Mexico

Frying Goya Cheese Balls from Mexico

Round balls of fresh Goya cheese from cow's milk, designed for high-heat frying, developing a crispy exterior while remaining creamy inside, popular in Latin American cuisine. Classified under HTS 0406.90.33.00 as other Goya cheese due to its specific variety status among non-loaf, non-quota other cheeses. Meets fresh cheese criteria without added emulsifiers or exceeding butterfat limits.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

31.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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Import Tips

• Confirm quota eligibility and secure USDA import license prior to shipment; label with exact milkfat percentage

• Avoid bulk packaging that might suggest industrial use

• Test for lactic cultures to ensure natural butter definition compliance