Zero-Fat Quark Cheese from Mexico
Zero-fat quark is a creamy fresh cheese made from skimmed milk fermented and strained, with butterfat at 0.5% or less. HTS 0406.90.94.00 covers this as other low-butterfat cheese, popular in European baking and dips. Not classified as quota-specific types.
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
• Validate fermentation process records; ensure pH and fat specs; apply for licenses via USDA portal