9823.04.06/Canadian Fresh Mozzarella Cheese/Japan

Canadian Fresh Mozzarella Cheese from Japan

Fresh mozzarella cheese from Canadian dairy farms, meeting HTS 0406.10.38 criteria for unripened cheese with 40-45% fat content. Qualifies for duty-free entry under USMCA 9823.04.06 as Canadian-origin goods per subchapter note 4(b)(2). Hand-stretched using traditional methods.

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

• Provide laboratory analysis confirming 40-45% fat content in dry matter for 0406.10.38 classification

• Include USMCA origin declaration from Canadian producer specifying regional value content

• Maintain cold chain documentation (below 40°F) for fresh cheese FDA entry requirements