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Appenzeller Cheese with Propionibacteria Eyes from Mexico

Swiss Appenzeller cheese featuring eyes from Propionibacterium freudenreichii fermentation, classified as Emmentaler-type with eye formation under HTS 0406.90.48. Semi-hard cow's milk cheese with herbal rind and complex flavor profile from regional production methods. 'Other' category captures regional Swiss cheeses meeting eye formation criteria.

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

Provide microbial analysis confirming eye-forming bacteria; Swiss origin requires quota documentation

Maintain 4-8°C shipping temperatures to preserve eye integrity

Avoid rind removal which affects weight declaration