Queso Blanco Yogurt Cheese from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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