Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curd from Mexico
Fresh cheese curds made from Canadian milk, classified under HTS 0406.90.97 as other cheese types not elsewhere specified. These qualify for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.04.53 as goods of Canada per note 4(b)(2). The specific composition and production process places it in this subheading within Chapter 4 dairy products.
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
• Verify Canadian origin documentation meets USMCA note 4(b)(2) requirements for subheading 0406.90.97 eligibility
• Ensure FDA prior notice and dairy import license compliance; cheese curds require temperature-controlled shipping
• Avoid misclassification into 0406.90.48 (cheddar) by confirming curd texture and aging under 3 months