Traditional Curd Chongos
Traditional curd chongos consist of fresh, rennet-coagulated milk curds tied into balls with string, lightly sweetened. This product is specifically 'chongos' under tariff item 0406.20.10, part of fresh cheese subject to over access commitment.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 245.5% | — | 245.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 245.5% | — | 245.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 245.5% | +25.0% | 270.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 245.5% | — | 245.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 245.5% | — | 245.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported within the access commitment quota
Within access commitment applies when the quantity falls under the established quota limits.
If the product is aged or processed
Other cheese categories apply if the product is not fresh or unripened.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the product is unripened and fresh
• Verify that the string or packaging does not affect classification
• Keep records of the milk source and processing methods
Related Products under Tariff item 0406.10.20
Arroz con Chongos Dessert Mix
Fresh chongos cheese curds combined with rice in sweetened milk syrup, recognized as traditional 'chongos' preparation under tariff item 0406.20.10. The fresh cheese component maintains its unripened status while providing the base.
Artisanal Chongos Fresco
Artisanal chongos fresco is handmade fresh cheese curd from whole cow's milk, coagulated with rennet and cane sugar, remaining unripened. It qualifies for tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese, over access commitment.
Artisanal Frescos Chongos
Artisanal frescos chongos are handmade fresh Mexican whey cheeses, curdled slowly with rennet into tender balls preserved in mild syrup. This unripened cheese product falls under tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese, specifically within the over access commitment category.
Artisanal Goat Milk Chongos
Handcrafted chongos from goat's milk curds in light syrup, classified under tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese. Meets fresh cheese criteria despite goat milk origin, maintaining unripened status throughout production.
Bulk Chongos for Repacking
Industrial bulk chongos curds in 20kg containers for further processing, classified under tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese. Intended for repacking maintains fresh cheese classification despite bulk presentation.
Chongos Potosinos
Chongos potosinos from San Luis Potosí, Mexico, are delicate fresh cheese curds formed into small balls, sweetened and often packed in syrup for dessert. This unripened whey cheese is classified under tariff item 0406.20.10 as fresh cheese, over access commitment.