Canadian Smoked Cheddar Logs from Mexico
Naturally smoked Cheddar cheese logs, 41% milkfat, cold-smoked with maple wood, qualifying under HTS 0406.20.71 as flavored Cheddar. USMCA treatment under 9823.04.19 for Canadian dairy products per note 4(b)(2). Traditional Canadian smoking technique preserves pure cheese character.
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
• Smoking process documentation distinguishing from chemical smoke flavoring,Ventilation requirements for transport to prevent moisture condensation,Avoid reclassification as 'processed cheese' by maintaining pure cheese composition