Queso Fresco Crumbling Cheese from China
Queso fresco is a fresh, crumbly white cheese made from cow's milk, popular in Mexican cuisine for tacos and salads. Classified under 0406.90.99.00 as it represents 'other cheeses' not matching specific types like Parmesan or Edam. Mild flavor with high moisture content, sold in blocks or wheels.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Ensure FDA prior notice filing and pasteurization certification for raw milk cheeses
• Document moisture and fat content to distinguish from cottage cheese (0406.10)
• Check for TRQ eligibility under general cheese quotas if from quota countries