Canadian Aged White Cheddar Blocks from Japan
Blocks of traditional white Cheddar cheese from Canadian producers, made from raw milk and aged minimum 9 months per U.S. note 18(c). Exempt from licensing requirements when properly certified. Falls under 0406.90.08.10 as quota-eligible Canadian Cheddar production.
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
• Ensure supplier provides official Canadian certification of raw milk origin and aging period
• Monitor annual quota usage even for license-exempt entries
• Label clearly as 'Canadian Cheddar - Aged minimum 9 months' for CBP verification