Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds from Mexico
Fresh cheese curds made from cow's milk, containing 38-44% milkfat, classified under HTS 0406.20.71 as Cheddar cheese (not in original loaves). These qualify for USMCA preferential treatment as originating goods of Canada per general note 11 and subchapter note 4(b)(2). Produced through coagulation, cutting, cooking, and milling processes typical of Canadian dairy standards.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Obtain Canadian Certificate of Origin verifying USMCA eligibility under general note 11,Provide dairy product testing certificates confirming 38-44% milkfat content,Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'processed cheese' which falls under 0406.90