Irish Porter Cheddar Cheese from Mexico
A semi-hard cow's milk cheese infused with Irish porter beer, featuring a reddish rind and nutty flavor from extended aging. Classified under HTS 0406.90.95.00 as a cow's milk cheese (not soft-ripened) entered pursuant to U.S. Note 16 quota provisions for general cheese imports. Meets chapter requirements for fresh or processed cow's milk cheeses beyond specific variety quotas.
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
• Obtain USDA import license via Dairy Import Licensing Program before shipment; verify quota availability for origin country
• Provide certificate of origin and composition analysis confirming cow's milk base
• Monitor annual aggregate quota (25+ million kg total across countries)