Mexican Adobera Cheese from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide pressing and molding records confirming fresh cheese production method,Ensure no ripening time occurs between production and export for proper classification,Small batch production requires detailed USMCA regional value content calculation