Mexican Queso Fresco Cheese from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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