Concentrated Yogurt Cheese Whey Blend from Japan
Concentrated yogurt cheese incorporating whey, produced in Mexico for export under USMCA. Falls under 0403.90.65 covering concentrated yogurt cheese forms, qualifying for 9823.03.05 duty treatment. Used in cheese production and culinary applications.
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
• Document concentration process to distinguish from plain whey products under 0404
• Ensure USMCA origin declaration matches Mexican production facility records
• Watch for reclassification risks if whey content exceeds typical yogurt cheese ratios