Canadian Farmer's Cheese from Japan
Traditional Canadian farmer's cheese, unripened, cow's milk, 80-85% moisture qualifying under 0406.10.18. Duty-free entry via USMCA 9823.04.04 as Canadian good meeting note 4(b)(2) quota requirements.
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
• Verify cheese was produced within 24 hours of milking per fresh cheese standards,Maintain chain-of-custody documentation from Canadian farm to US border,Consult USMCA dairy annex for current-year Canadian cheese quota availability