Fresh Queso Fresco from Canada
Queso fresco is crumbly fresh unripened cow's milk cheese used in Mexican cuisine, lightly salted. HTS 0406.10.84.00 applies via note 16 quota (though Mexico excluded, other countries supply similar).
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
70%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1250%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(1) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source from quota-eligible countries only (Mexico prohibited); document salting as flavoring not preservation; test for unripened status