Mexican Queso Fresco Cheese
Fresh, soft unripened cheese made from cow's milk, typical in Mexican cuisine for tacos and salads. Classified under HTS 0406.90.9700 (other cheese) but eligible for USMCA preferential treatment via 9823.03.01 for qualifying Mexican goods as per note 3(a). This provision allows duty-free entry for USMCA originating dairy products meeting regional value content rules.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into farmer's cheese style
Specific cheese types like farmer's cheese have dedicated subheadings based on moisture/fat content, changing from general 'other cheese'
If containing cow's milk and over 0.5% butterfat
Butterfat content threshold moves classification within Chapter 4 cheese provisions
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Obtain USMCA certificate of origin proving Mexican production with required regional value content; ensure dairy meets FDA import standards including pasteurization certificates; avoid common pitfalls like incorrect subheading classification leading to standard duties
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