Canadian Queso Blanco 35.5% Fat from Mexico
White fresh cheese with 35.5% milkfat produced commercially in Canada, falling under 0406.90.54 residual classification. Enters under USMCA 9823.04.45 per note 4(b)(2) providing preferential tariff treatment for qualifying Canadian cheese exports to US.
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
• Ensure entry summary cites both 9823.04.45 and underlying 0406.90.54 for proper assessment,Maintain 3-year records proving Canadian regional value content for USMCA verification,Test for moisture content to avoid misclassification as processed cheese analogs