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