Australian Colby Cheese Blocks from Mexico
Colby cheese produced in Australia, featuring a semi-hard texture with mild flavor and small irregular holes, packaged in 40-pound blocks for commercial use. This falls under HTS 0406.90.52.00 as American-type cheese (Colby) entered pursuant to the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 19 to chapter 4, which allocates 1,000,000 kg annually for Australia. It meets the characteristics of washed curd cheese processed from cow's milk.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain import license from USDA before entry as required for note 19 quota; verify cheese origin certification from Australian authorities
• Ensure product meets Colby definition (washed curd, cow's milk) to avoid reclassification
• Monitor annual quota status to prevent over-quota high duties