Canadian Fromage Frais Curd from Japan
Fresh Fromage Frais cheese curd imported from Canada, a soft unripened curd with high moisture content, similar to farmer's cheese. HTS 0406.10.12.00 applies under General Note 15 for quota entry of fresh unripened cheese and curd products. Exclusively from cow's milk without ripening process.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'fresh cheese curd' avoiding ripening claims; ensure cold chain compliance for perishables; apply for license early due to calendar-year quota resets