Canadian Raw Milk Cheddar Cheese Powder from Japan
Grated and powdered Cheddar cheese produced in Canada from unpasteurized milk, certified aged 9+ months for license-free entry under U.S. note 18. Fits HTS 0406.20.31.10 for Canadian Cheddar pursuant to quota provisions. Used in baking mixes, soup bases, and snack seasonings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Secure pre-export certification from Canadian authorities documenting raw milk source and minimum 9-month aging period
• Declare as 'not subject to licensing' only with proper quota documentation to avoid penalties
• Test for moisture content compliance as excessive water disqualifies butterfat percentage standards