Mexican Chongos Frescos from United States
Chongos frescos are a traditional Mexican fresh cheese made by curdling milk with rennet and sugar, resulting in soft, sweet curd balls typically served in syrup. This unripened whey cheese 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
• Secure a quota allocation to pay the within-access-commitment duty; without it, the over-access rate applies
• Declare the product accurately as fresh unripened cheese and include packaging weight in the customs value
• Check that added sugar does not change the essential character of the cheese