9823.03.05/Mexican Queso Fresco Cheese/Mexico

Mexican Queso Fresco Cheese from Mexico

Queso fresco is a fresh, soft, unripened cheese made from cow's milk with a mild flavor and crumbly texture, commonly produced in Mexico. It falls under HTS 0403.90.65 as yogurt cheese, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter, and qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.03.05 when originating from Mexico. This classification covers fresh cheeses processed similarly to yogurt cheese.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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Import Tips

• Verify USMCA origin certification to claim duty-free entry under general note 11; Mexican goods must qualify per note 3(a)

• Provide commercial invoice detailing cheese type, milk origin, and processing to confirm 0403.90.65 classification as yogurt cheese

• Monitor FDA dairy import requirements including pasteurization certificates to avoid common holds at entry