Kashkaval Cheese from Mexico
Kashkaval is a yellow cow's milk cheese from the Balkans, semi-hard with buttery flavor, excellent for melting. Aged 2-5 months. Classified under HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other non-quota cow's milk cheese.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Coloring agent disclosure; annatto/beta-carotene permitted but must be documented
• Melting point testing differentiates from higher-temp cheeses like Halloumi
• Eastern European origin requires specific quota verification