Goods of Mexico or goods of the United States provided for in note 4(a) to this subchapter
Goods entered under the provisions of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement under general note 11 to the tariff schedule: > Goods provided for in subheading 0406.10.08, 0406.10,18, 0406.10.28, 0406.10.38, 0406.10.48, 0406.10.58, 0406.10.68, 0406.10.78, 0406.10.88, 0406.20.28, 0406.20.33, 0406.20.39, 0406.20. 48, 0406.20.53, 0406.20.63, 0406.20.67, 0406.20. 71, 0406.20.75, 0406.20.79, 0406.20.83, 0406.20.87, 0406.20.91, 0406.30.18, 0406.30.28, 0406.30,38, 0406.30.48, 0406.30.53, 0406.30.63, 0406.30.67, 0406.30.71, 0406.30.75, 0406.30.79, 0406.30.83, 0406.30.87, 0406.30.91, 0406.40.70, 0406.90.12, 0406.90.18, 0406.90.32, 0406.90.37, 0406.90.42, 0406.90.48, 0406.90.54, 0406.90.68, 0406.90. 74, 0406.90. 78, 0406.90. 84, 0406.90.88. 0406.90.92, 0406.90.94, 0406.90.97 or 0406.90.36: > Goods of Mexico or goods of the United States provided for in note 4(a) to this subchapter
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Products classified under HTS 9823.04.01
Mexican Queso Fresco Cheese
Fresh, unripened cheese made from cow's milk, typical in Mexican cuisine, classified under HTS 0406 as a fresh cheese excluding cottage cheese. This product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.04.01 when produced in Mexico meeting general note 11 origin rules. It's commonly used in tacos, salads, and as a table cheese.
Mexican Panela Cheese
Soft, mild white cheese made from unskimmed cow's milk, pressed into wheels, classified under HTS 0406.10 as fresh cheese. Qualifies for USMCA duty-free entry under 9823.04.01 when produced in Mexico per general note 11 rules. Popular for grilling and in fresh salsas.
Mexican Cotija Cheese
Hard, salty aged cheese classified as fresh cheese under HTS 0406 when imported in wheel form before final grating. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.01 for Mexican production meeting origin rules. Essential ingredient in Mexican salads and bean dishes.
Mexican Requesón Cheese
Creamy fresh cheese similar to ricotta, made from whey, classified under HTS 0406 fresh cheese provisions. USMCA 9823.04.01 eligible when produced in Mexico meeting regional value content rules. Used in enchiladas and desserts.
Mexican Teleme Cheese
Semi-soft fresh cheese with mild flavor, classified under HTS 0406, eligible for USMCA preferential treatment via 9823.04.01 when Mexican-made. Produced by acid coagulation of cow's milk. Popular table cheese in Mexico.
Mexican Campesino Fresh Cheese
Rustic fresh cheese made in small Mexican dairies, classified under HTS 0406 fresh (unripened) cheese provisions. Qualifies for duty-free USMCA entry under 9823.04.01 with proper origin certification. Traditional artisanal production method.
Mexican Oaxaca Cheese
Stringy fresh cheese similar to mozzarella, hand-stretched from cow's milk, classified under HTS 0406 as fresh cheese. USMCA 9823.04.01 eligible when produced meeting Mexican origin rules. Iconic for quesadillas.
Mexican Adobera Cheese
Semi-soft fresh cheese designed for slicing, made from cow's milk, classified under HTS 0406. Qualifies for USMCA 9823.04.01 preferential tariff when Mexican-produced per origin rules. Used in tortas and sandwiches.
Mexican Doble Crema Cheese
Double cream fresh cheese with high butterfat content, classified under specific HTS 0406.90 subheadings for cream cheese. USMCA 9823.04.01 eligible for Mexican production meeting origin criteria. Spreadable table cheese.
Mexican Ranchero Cheese
Firm fresh cheese for crumbling, made from cow's milk, classified under HTS 0406 fresh cheese provisions. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.01 for Mexican origin goods. Traditional for ranch-style cooking.