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
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
• 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