Canadian Farmer's Cheese 42% Fat from Mexico
Traditional Canadian farmer's cheese with exactly 42% fat content, classified as fresh cheese under 0406.10.38. Meets USMCA originating goods criteria for duty-free entry under 9823.04.06 per note 4(b)(2). Made from local Ontario milk using rennet and cultures.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Submit fat content lab certificate from accredited Canadian dairy laboratory
• Verify USMCA rules of origin met through Canadian milk production (not less than 60% regional value)
• Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as processed cheese (0406.20) vs fresh cheese