American Cheese Sauce Base from Mexico
Liquid concentrate made from emulsified Colby and granular cheese for institutional foodservice. Classified HTS 0406.90.82.00 under American-type cheese quota provisions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide fat and moisture specs matching Chapter 4 processed cheese definitions
• Confirm supplier quota eligibility before large volume orders
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with USDA dairy import protocols