Canadian Queso Fresco
Fresh Mexican-style queso fresco produced in Canada from cow's milk, classified 0406.10.18 due to high moisture content (80-85%). Enters duty-free under USMCA 9823.04.04 as Canadian-origin fresh cheese within quota note 4(b)(2).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fat content exceeds 40% in dry matter
Fat content in dry matter determines specific fresh cheese subheading
If outside USMCA TRQ quotas
Over-quota Canadian cheese uses alternative preferential programs
If ripened for minimum 3 days
Any ripening moves cheese from fresh (0406.10) to ripened (0406.90) categories
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include commercial invoice specifying exact moisture analysis for 0406.10.18 compliance,Canadian exporter must provide proof of allocation within USMCA cheese TRQ,Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as processed cheese (higher duties)
Related Products under HTS 9823.04.04
Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds
Fresh cheese curds made from cow's milk, classified under HTS 0406.10.18 as fresh (unripened) cheese containing cow's milk with a moisture content over 80% but less than 85%. These qualify for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.04.04 as Canadian-origin goods meeting note 4(b)(2) requirements. Produced in Canada from Canadian milk under strict dairy quota provisions.
Canadian Fresh Cottage Cheese
Unripened cottage cheese from Canadian cow's milk meeting HTS 0406.10.18 specifications (moisture 80-85%). Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.04 for duty-free entry as Canadian dairy product within note 4(b)(2) quota. Produced under Canada's supply-managed dairy system.
Canadian Farmer's Cheese
Traditional Canadian farmer's cheese, unripened, cow's milk, 80-85% moisture qualifying under 0406.10.18. Duty-free entry via USMCA 9823.04.04 as Canadian good meeting note 4(b)(2) quota requirements.
Canadian Paneer Cheese
Canadian-produced paneer (fresh Indian-style cheese) from cow's milk meeting 0406.10.18 moisture specs. Qualifies for USMCA 9823.04.04 duty-free treatment as Canadian-origin product within note 4(b)(2).
Canadian Fromage Frais
French-style fromage frais produced in Quebec from cow's milk, classified 0406.10.18 due to 80-85% moisture. Enters duty-free under USMCA 9823.04.04 as Canadian quota cheese per note 4(b)(2).
Canadian Cream Cheese Spread
Fresh unripened cream cheese spread from Canadian cow's milk meeting 0406.10.18 moisture criteria. USMCA 9823.04.04 provides duty-free entry for Canadian quota dairy products.