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Grated Cow's Milk Parmesan Cheese from Mexico

Finely grated Parmesan cheese made from cow's milk, typically used in cooking and as a table topping. This falls under HTS 0406.90.68.00 as 'other' cheese containing Parmesan made from cow's milk, not in original loaves and outside specific quota subheadings for mixtures. It meets Chapter 4 criteria for processed cheese products derived from named Italian-type varieties.

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

Obtain USDA import license as this falls under Italian-type cheese quotas (Additional U.S

Note 21); quantities limited by country of origin

Provide lab analysis confirming cow's milk origin and Parmesan characteristics; no Mexico-origin products allowed under quota

Avoid misclassification as grated cheese under 0406.90.46; ensure documentation specifies 'other' processed form

Grated Cow's Milk Parmesan Cheese from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.90.68.00