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%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
• 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