Washed Curd Cheese Block from Mexico
A firm cheese block produced using the washed curd process, similar to mild cheddar but classified distinctly as American-type. It is categorized under HTS 0406.90.84.00 for other cheeses processed from washed curd, excluding quota-specific Cheddar.
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
• Confirm production method documentation to distinguish from Cheddar quotas in Note 22; secure import license early
• Test for butterfat to avoid low-fat subheadings
• Package in bulk to prevent retail grated classification