Food Service Margarine Cheese Powder with Flour from Mexico
Powdered mix of margarine solids, cheese powder (0406 but dairy-derived), wheat flour, and malt extract for rehydration in institutional kitchens. Classed in 1901.90.33.00 via GN15 as flour-based prep with dairy, low cocoa. Bulk for commercial use.
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
• Declare kg cmsc accurately for dairy content to align with statistical notes
• Avoid retail packaging to stay in 1901; use industrial drums or bags
• Pre-clear with CBP on GN15 docs to prevent holds on 'margarine cheese' specificity