Fresh Mexican Chongos Cheese from United States
Chongos is a traditional fresh Mexican cheese made by curdling milk with rennet and sugar, resulting in sweet, unripened curd balls typically served in syrup. This product falls under tariff item 0406.10.10 as fresh cheese within the access commitment.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Rate breakdown
26SUR2525%United States Surtax Order (2026) — 25% on US products
Import Tips
• Ensure a quota allocation is in place to pay the within-access-commitment duty; without it, the over-access rate applies
• Include the weight of syrup and packaging in the declared weight
• Check that the product retains the essential character of fresh cheese despite added sweeteners