Canadian Queso Fresco from Mexico
Authentic-style Canadian queso fresco, fresh unripened cheese with >80% moisture content under HTS 0406.90.94. Produced under USMCA qualifying conditions for Canadian dairy TRQ access. Crumbly texture ideal for Latin cuisine applications.
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
• Submit compositional analysis verifying moisture content and fresh cheese characteristics
• Confirm Canadian dairy TRQ license validity before shipment departure
• Label clearly as 'fresh cheese' to avoid reclassification as processed product