Fresh Queso Fresco from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Source from quota-eligible countries only (Mexico prohibited); document salting as flavoring not preservation; test for unripened status