Blended Cheddar Colby Wheel from Mexico
Large 20-kg wheel of blended cheddar and Colby, processed from cheddar curd, rind-formed. HTS 0406.90.78.00 as other cheddar-containing cheese, not American-type pure. Moldable dry matter fits cheese note if concentrated.
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
• Declare dry matter (70-85%) for concentration note applicability; avoids whey classification
• Rind weight not deducted (Note 7); accurate gross weight prevents disputes
• EU limited to 417k kg under cheddar quota; source from New Zealand for higher access