US Produced Mexican-Style Panela Cheese from Canada
Fresh panela cheese made in US facilities using Mexican-style recipes, qualifying under 9823.03.01 note 3(a) for US goods. Classifiable in HTS 0406.90.9700 with USMCA preferential benefits.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• US producers need USMCA certification even for domestic production; maintain recipe records proving qualification; avoid re-export confusion