9823.04.06/Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds/Japan

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds from Japan

Fresh cheese curds made from cow's milk, classified under HTS 0406.10.38 as fresh (unripened) cheese with a fat content over 40% but not over 45% by weight in dry matter. These qualify for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.04.06 as originating goods of Canada per note 4(b)(2). Produced in Quebec using pasteurized milk and bacterial cultures.

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%

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Import Tips

• Obtain Canadian Certificate of Origin confirming USMCA qualification under note 4(b)(2)

• Ensure compliance with FDA dairy import requirements including pasteurization certification

• Monitor annual Canadian cheese quota limits under USMCA to avoid over-quota duties