Pizza Cheese Blend from Mexico
A proprietary blend of low-moisture cow's milk cheeses (non-quota types) optimized for pizza melting and browning. Shredded or block form. HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other cheese mixtures.
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
• Melt index testing documentation proves pizza-specific functionality
• Bulk shred vs. consumer packs require different labeling
• Formula verification excluding quota Italian cheeses critical