Mexican TV Cheese (Tejuino Variant) from Japan
TV cheese refers to fresh Mexican cheese varieties processed from yogurt-like curds, classified as yogurt cheese under 0403.90.65. Eligible for USMCA duty-free entry under 9823.03.05 when produced in Mexico meeting general note 11 requirements. Typically soft and used in traditional dishes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use detailed production records showing yogurt cheese process to support 0403.90.65 entry
• Comply with USMCA rules of origin; third-country inputs limited per general note 11
• Prepare for CBP examination of moisture content and ripening status at entry