Mexican Campesino Fresh Cheese from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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

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

Mexican Campesino Fresh Cheese from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9823.04.01