Queso Blanco Yogurt Cheese from Japan
Queso blanco produced using yogurt cheese methods in Mexican dairies, classified 0403.90.65. USMCA 9823.03.05 provides duty-free entry for compliant Mexican exports. Firm yet crumbly texture.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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
Import Tips
• Production records must demonstrate yogurt culture usage for proper classification
• Avoid common pitfall of mixing with 0406 entries; specify 0403.90.65 on invoices
• Monitor annual USMCA dairy quotas if applicable to this provision