Mexican Campesino Fresh Cheese from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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