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Canadian Quark Cheese 10% Fat from Japan

Canadian quark fresh cheese containing 10% milkfat, eligible under USMCA subheading 9823.04.12. Meets HTS 0406.20.28 requirements per note 4(b)(2) for Canadian dairy. Creamy texture used in European baking and cheesecakes.

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

• Distinguish quark from yogurt via cheese classification rulings,Include production process documentation showing fresh cheese method,Verify exact 10% milkfat via accredited laboratory analysis