Margarine Cheese Spread with Milk Protein from Mexico
A spreadable food preparation combining margarine base with concentrated milk proteins from dairy sources, meeting U.S. Note 23 quota for dairy solids content. Classified under HTS 1901.90.34.00 as a food preparation of headings 0401-0404 (milk-derived) not elsewhere specified, with less than 5% cocoa. It exceeds simple mixing stages, qualifying as 'other' processed dairy-margarine blend.
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
• Verify cows' milk solids content (kg cmsc) meets additional U.S
• Note 23 limits; obtain TRQ license from USDA prior to entry
• Provide lab analysis certificates confirming <5% cocoa and dairy origin from headings 0401-0404 to avoid reclassification