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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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