Canadian Smoked Cheese Wheel from Mexico
Naturally smoked Canadian cheese in wheel form, HTS 0406.90.97 as other cheese. Qualifies for USMCA 9823.04.53 treatment for Canadian dairy per note 4(b)(2). Smoking process doesn't change base 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
• Provide smoking process records confirming natural wood smoke vs artificial flavoring
• Ensure USMCA origin rules met with Canadian milk sourcing documentation
• Confirm wheel dimensions avoid reclassification to specific size-based subheadings