Sweetened Chongos Curd Balls from Japan
Traditional chongos curd balls are fresh, unripened cheese formed from sweetened milk curds, often packed in light syrup for retail sale. They are classified under tariff item 0406.10.10 as fresh cheese within the access commitment.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure a quota allocation is in place to benefit from the within-access-commitment rate; otherwise, the over-access rate applies
• Include the weight of syrup and packaging in the customs value
• Check that added sweeteners do not change the essential character of the cheese