Matured Colby Cheese Chunk from Mexico
Chunks of matured Colby cheese with developed nutty flavor, firmer texture from extended aging, still maintaining open body without eyes. HTS 0406.90.51.00 for general note 15 quota entries as American-type Colby cheese. Aging enhances flavor but keeps it distinct from washed curd types.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide aging certificates (months) to support classification; monitor moisture for compliance
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with dairy quotas
• Avoid commingling with quota-ineligible origins