Bulk Imitation Cheese Margarine for Food Service from Mexico
Industrial bulk pack of margarine cheese substitute made with whey powder (0404) and food starch, incorporating malt extract as binder. Falls under HTS 1901.90.33.00 per general note 15 as a preparation of dairy goods and malt extract, low in cocoa, for further processing. Not a finished retail product.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Submit documentation proving industrial end-use and compliance with GN15 for duty-free or reduced rates
• Conduct compositional testing for milk solids (kg cmsc) and cocoa limits to prevent reclassification
• Label clearly as not for direct retail to avoid shifting to 2106; include supplier affidavits