Syrup-Packed Chongos Cheese from United States
Syrup-packed chongos are unripened fresh cheese curds immersed in cane sugar syrup, a staple in Latin American cuisine. 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
• Obtain a quota allocation 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
• Verify the product retains the essential character of fresh cheese despite the syrup