0406.10.12.00/Canadian Fromage Frais Curd/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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