Mexican Queso Fresco Cheese from China
Fresh Mexican queso fresco is a soft, unripened cheese made from cow's milk, typically classified under subheading 0403.90.55 as yogurt cheese. This product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under HTS 9823.06.01 for goods of Mexico meeting general note 11 requirements. It falls under Chapter 4 provisions for fermented or acidified milk products used in cheese production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure Certificate of Origin meets USMCA general note 11 requirements for Mexican goods,Provide detailed production records showing Mexican origin of milk and processing,Verify classification under 0403.90.55; avoid misclassification as fresh cheese under 0406