Dairy Solid Margarine Cheese Emulsion from Mexico
Stable emulsion of nonfat milk solids (0402) and vegetable margarine, categorized as margarine cheese under quota provisions. HTS 1901.90.34.00 applies to these cocoa-less preparations of Chapter 4 goods, further processed for food use. Common in food service for sandwich spreads.
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
• Pre-apply for TRQ allocation through USDA; monitor remaining quota balance via public reports
• Customs requires proof of <40% cocoa defatted basis; test for trace contaminants