Canadian Fromage Frais from Japan
French-style fromage frais produced in Quebec from cow's milk, classified 0406.10.18 due to 80-85% moisture. Enters duty-free under USMCA 9823.04.04 as Canadian quota cheese per note 4(b)(2).
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
• French/Quebec labeling acceptable if origin clearly identified as Canadian,Refrigerated transport mandatory - temperature logs required for fresh cheese,USMCA dairy working group coordinates annual TRQ allocations by cheese type