Mexican Campesino Fresh Cheese from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Artisanal producers must provide batch-specific origin documentation for USMCA claims,Small-scale production requires enhanced FDA prior notice and facility registration,Verify no ripening process occurred post-production to maintain fresh cheese status