Canadian Queso Fresco from Germany
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).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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)