Canadian Fresh Farmer's Cheese from Japan
Fresh farmer's cheese (pressed cottage cheese style) made from Canadian milk, classified under 0406.90.65. Qualifies for USMCA 9823.03.02 tariff preference within quantitative limits. High-moisture fresh cheese variety.
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
Import Tips
• Moisture content documentation to confirm fresh cheese status,Production records showing no ripening beyond quota definition,Consistent nomenclature usage on commercial invoice