Mimolette Cheese from Mexico
Hard, orange cow's milk cheese from France with crunchy texture from aging, resembling Edam but distinct. Classifies under HTS 0406.90.95.00 as other cow's milk cheese under general Note 16 quota, not matching Edam/Gouda specific quota.
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
• Distinguish from Edam via ballottine pressing method documentation
• EU-27 quota share 25M+ kg but monitor utilization
• Include microbial analysis for FDA entry