Mexican Teleme Cheese from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Production records must demonstrate acid coagulation without rennet for proper classification,Labeling must clearly identify as 'fresh cheese' not cottage cheese to avoid reclassification,Verify Mexican regional value content meets USMCA threshold for tariff preference