Canadian Pressed Fresh Cheese from Mexico
Pressed fresh cheese wheels from Canadian milk, HTS 0406.90.42. USMCA note 4(b)(2) provides tariff relief for qualifying Canadian dairy. Artisanal cheese pressed for firmer texture.
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
• Document pressing weights/times to confirm fresh cheese status
• Use cheese paper wrapping for optimal import condition
• Avoid wooden aging crates that suggest ripening process