Bulk Oaxaca Melting Cheese from Japan

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 — 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

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

Bulk Oaxaca Melting Cheese from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9823.03.10