Canadian Cream Cheese from Mexico
Soft cream cheese produced in Canada from cream and milk blends, classified under subheading 0406.90.65. Qualifies for USMCA tariff rate quota under 9823.03.02 subject to annual quantitative limits. Standard brick or tub packaging for retail.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Ensure product meets fresh cheese definition (not ripened beyond 2 months),Maintain temperature records throughout supply chain for fresh cheese import,Classify based on actual moisture/fat content vs. named varieties