Fat-Free String Cheese from Mexico
Fat-free string cheese consists of low-moisture mozzarella-style cheese from skim milk, pullable into strings with ≤0.5% butterfat. Falls under HTS 0406.90.94.00 for other low-butterfat cheeses not quota-specified. Popular as a portable snack for low-fat diets.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Certify moisture and fat content per subheading specs; avoid quota overfill periods; use refrigerated containers for fresh cheese