Canned Macaroni and Cheese from Mexico

Pre-cooked elbow macaroni canned in creamy cheese sauce. This ready-to-eat product is classified under HTS 1902.30.00.20 as canned, otherwise prepared pasta. Cheese sauce processing qualifies it beyond basic Chapter 11 meals.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

16.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Test for milk solids content; high dairy may prompt reclassification review

Ensure pH levels meet low-acid canned food regs (21 CFR 113) for FDA entry