Canadian Farmer's Cheese from Japan
Traditional Canadian farmer's cheese, a fresh unripened cow's milk cheese with high moisture content classified under 0406.10.08. Meets USMCA TRQ requirements under 9823.04.03 for Canadian dairy goods per subchapter note 4(b)(2). This versatile fresh cheese is used in cooking and sold in bulk or consumer packs.
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
• Confirm Canadian dairy producer is licensed under USMCA TRQ allocation system for 0406.10.08 products
• Label properly with country of origin, milk type, and nutritional facts per FDA requirements
• Avoid quota exhaustion by monitoring CBP USMCA dairy import statistics before shipping