Colby Cheese Spread from Mexico
A spreadable dairy product made from processed Colby cheese blended with cream and stabilizers, suitable for crackers. Classified under HTS 0406.90.84.00 as 'other' cheese processed from American-type Colby, not fitting fresh, grated, or molded categories.
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 prior USDA import license for quota compliance under Note 23; include lab analysis proving milkfat from Colby base
• Watch for dairy spread definitions that could shift classification
• Ensure no added non-milk fats to stay in Chapter 4