Canadian Fresh Cottage Cheese from Japan
Unripened cottage cheese from Canadian cow's milk meeting HTS 0406.10.18 specifications (moisture 80-85%). Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.04 for duty-free entry as Canadian dairy product within note 4(b)(2) quota. Produced under Canada's supply-managed dairy system.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure proper USMCA origin declaration linking to specific Canadian dairy TRQ allocation,Provide laboratory analysis confirming moisture content meets 0406.10.18 parameters,Track import against Canada's annual cheese TRQ limit under USMCA Appendix 2-B