Canadian Paneer Cheese from Mexico
Fresh acid-set cheese made from cow's milk, popular in Canadian South Asian communities and qualifying under USMCA 9823.04.42. Produced per note 4(b)(2) standards for subheading 0406.90.37. Its firm texture from whey drainage distinguishes it within fresh cheese categories.
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
• Provide proof of acid coagulation method to verify fresh cheese classification
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging to maintain freshness during ocean freight
• Pre-clear with CBP for USMCA dairy quota verification before shipment