Head Cheese (Fromage de Tête) from Mexico
Head cheese is a traditional cow's milk cheese pressed into loaf form, sometimes blended with non-quota varieties. Firm texture for slicing. Classified HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other pressed cow's milk cheese.
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
• Pressing method documentation essential for cheese vs. meat product distinction
• Milk source verification prevents confusion with meat head cheese
• Loaf weight/size affects quota calculations if applicable