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Australian Queso Blanco

Fresh white cheese similar to Latin American queso fresco, classified under HTS 0406.90.97 other fresh cheeses. Australian product under 9822.04.35 quantitative limits per U.S. note 15.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.10.88.00Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If moisture/fat specs match specific breakout

Fresh cheese statistical suffixes based on precise moisture and fat parameters

9801.00.26.00Same rate: 12.5%

If US-origin milk processed in Australia

US milk products substantially transformed abroad may qualify for US goods returned provisions

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Producer declaration needed confirming fresh cheese status (not rennet set)

• Check quota status weekly during import planning

• Temperature logger required for fresh cheese shipments

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