Canadian Blue Cheese Crumbles from Mexico
Crumbled Canadian blue-veined cheese classified in HTS 0406.90.97 as other cheese. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.53 for Canadian dairy goods per note 4(b)(2). Processing into crumbles maintains other cheese classification.
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 USMCA origin declaration confirming Canadian production under note 4(b)(2) for 9823.04.53
• Include lab analysis showing Penicillium roqueforti mold characteristic of blue cheese
• Prevent reclassification to 0406.90.54 by documenting crumble size under block specifications