Fresh Farmer's Cheese from Mexico
Farmer's Cheese is a simple fresh cheese made from whole cow's milk using rennet and mild heating, drained without pressing, resulting in a moist crumbly texture. Classifies under HTS 0406.10.68.00 as fresh unripened cheese excluding quota-specific varieties. Popular in Eastern European cuisines.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Avoid pressing during production to maintain fresh cheese status; provide fat content analysis (typically 15-18%); Eastern European origins check against general quota pools