Canadian Cream Cheese Spread from Japan
Fresh unripened cream cheese spread from Canadian cow's milk meeting 0406.10.18 moisture criteria. USMCA 9823.04.04 provides duty-free entry for Canadian quota dairy products.
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
• Distinguish from 'processed cheese' - must remain fresh/unripened classification,Canadian Food Inspection Agency export certificate verifies USMCA eligibility,Monitor shelf life declarations as fresh cheese has limited import validity period