US Produced Mexican-Style Panela Cheese from Japan
Fresh panela cheese made in US facilities using Mexican-style recipes, qualifying under 9823.03.01 note 3(a) for US goods. Classifiable in HTS 0406.90.9700 with USMCA preferential benefits.
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
• US producers need USMCA certification even for domestic production; maintain recipe records proving qualification; avoid re-export confusion