Teleme Cheese from Mexico
Teleme is a Greek-American semi-soft cow's milk cheese, brined and cloth-bound for aging. It has tangy flavor, good melting properties. Classified HTS 0406.90.97.00 as other non-quota 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
• Brining documentation; excessive salt may affect classification as preserved product
• Softness testing prevents soft-ripened misclassification under 0406.90.91
• Country-specific quota verification for Greek-origin products