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0406.10.12.00/Quebec Fresh Cheese Curd/Japan

Quebec Fresh Cheese Curd from Japan

Fresh cheese curd produced in Quebec, Canada, consisting of unripened cheese particles separated from whey, typically used for making squeaky cheese curds. It falls under HTS 0406.10.12.00 as fresh (unripened) cheese curd entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions for Canadian dairy products under USMCA. This classification applies to quota-eligible imports of fresh curd with specific fat content.

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
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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license required for quota entries under Additional U.S

• Note 16; verify product origin from Canada excludes Mexico; ensure documentation proves fresh/unripened status to avoid reclassification

Quebec Fresh Cheese Curd from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.10.12.00