Mizithra Cheese from Mexico
Mizithra is a Greek whey cheese made from sheep/goat whey with added cow's milk, resulting in a hard, grating cheese. It's aged and used grated over pasta. HTS 0406.90.97.00 covers it as other cow's milk containing cheese not meeting quota specifications.
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
• Whey content documentation essential; high whey may risk reclassification toward modified whey products
• Grating suitability affects classification; confirm physical form at import (whole vs. grated)
• EU origin requires quota license verification even for non-traditional quota cheeses