Farmhouse Cheddar Blend from Mexico
A mild farmhouse-style cheddar made from cow's milk blended with non-quota cheeses for unique flavor profile. Aged 3-6 months for sliceable texture. HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cow's milk cheese excluding quota Cheddar.
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
• Lab tests proving not true Cheddar (texture, process) essential to avoid quota classification
• Blending records showing excluded quota components prevent mixture prohibition
• Aging certificates verify not fresh cheese classification