Artisanal Frescos Chongos from Germany
Artisanal frescos chongos are handmade fresh Mexican whey cheeses, curdled slowly with rennet into tender balls preserved in mild syrup. This unripened cheese falls under tariff item 0406.10.10 as fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd, within the access commitment for imports into Canada.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure you have a valid quota allocation or permit for within-access-commitment imports; otherwise, the over-access rate applies
• Declare the product as fresh whey cheese under 0406.10.10 and include the weight of packaging in the customs value
• Verify that the product meets the definition of fresh cheese and does not contain added substances that would alter its classification