Canadian Fresh Curd Cheese from Mexico
Fresh curd cheese is the basic cheese product drained from whey but not pressed or ripened, made from cow's milk with 0.5-15% fat, under HTS 0406.20.91. Canadian production qualifies for duty-free USMCA entry under 9823.04.24 per note 4(b)(2) provisions. Minimal processing preserves fresh milk flavor.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document minimal processing to confirm fresh cheese status,Use insulated reefer containers with temperature recorders,Include commercial specs sheet with milk composition data