9823.03.05/Queso Blanco Yogurt Cheese/Japan

Queso Blanco Yogurt Cheese from Japan

Queso blanco produced using yogurt cheese methods in Mexican dairies, classified 0403.90.65. USMCA 9823.03.05 provides duty-free entry for compliant Mexican exports. Firm yet crumbly texture.

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%

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Import Tips

• Production records must demonstrate yogurt culture usage for proper classification

• Avoid common pitfall of mixing with 0406 entries; specify 0403.90.65 on invoices

• Monitor annual USMCA dairy quotas if applicable to this provision