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Manitoba Cream Cheese Curd Base from Japan

Unripened cream cheese curd base from Manitoba, high-fat fresh curd before final blending. HTS 0406.10.12.00 for fresh curd under General Note 15 quota provisions applicable to Canadian origins. Used in further dairy processing.

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

Specify 'curd base' in invoices to prevent cheese classification; comply with FDA pasteurized milk ordinance; check butterfat limits per chapter note (a)