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%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
• 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