Aged Emmentaler Deli Slices from Mexico
Pre-sliced Emmentaler cheese aged 12+ months with well-developed eyes, packaged for deli counter sales. Classifies under HTS 0406.90.48 as other eye-formation Emmentaler not specifically provided for elsewhere. Vacuum-sealed for extended shelf life.
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
• Maintain cold chain from 2°C to 8°C throughout transport; vacuum packaging must preserve eye integrity
• Include aging certificates (>12 months) for quality verification
• Quota license based on country of origin allocation