Alberta Plain Whey Cheese Curd from Japan
Plain whey cheese curd from Alberta, fresh and unripened, produced by acid coagulation of whey. Classified in HTS 0406.10.12.00 pursuant to General Note 15 for Canadian fresh cheese imports within quota. Excludes modified whey per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Test for whey protein content to distinguish from modified whey; use refrigerated transport; file entry with GN15 certification for duty preference