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Skim Milk Ricotta Cheese from Mexico

Skim milk ricotta is a whey-based fresh cheese from cow's milk with butterfat at 0.5% or less, known for its light, grainy texture used in Italian dishes. It qualifies for HTS 0406.90.93.00 under U.S. note 23 as a low-butterfat cheese eligible for quota imports.

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

Confirm whey-derived nature and fat content for classification; secure triple-safeguard license if applicable; label accurately to avoid reclassification