Bulk Oaxaca Melting Cheese from Canada
Oaxaca cheese, known for its stringy melting properties, imported in bulk braids or blocks. Falls under HTS 0405.90.20 for non-retail fresh cheeses, with USMCA 9823.03.10 preference for Mexican goods meeting general note 11. Used in quesadillas production.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document string formation process to distinguish from processed cheese types
• Refrigerated air freight viable for smaller lots; LCL ocean for bulk
• USMCA claims require detailed bill of materials from Mexican dairy