9823.03.10/Mexican Farmers Cheese Wheels/Japan

Mexican Farmers Cheese Wheels from Japan

Large wheels of Mexican farmers cheese (queso de granja), a semi-soft variety for slicing. Enters under 0405.90.20 as bulk cheese not for retail, qualifying for duty-free USMCA via 9823.03.10. Popular in Mexican cuisine manufacturing.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Test for moisture content if classification disputed between fresh and ripened

• Batch traceability required for FDA dairy import alerts monitoring

• Avoid individual wrapping to preserve bulk classification under 0405.90.20