Canadian Ricotta Cheese 10% Milkfat from Japan
Fresh ricotta cheese containing 10% milkfat, produced in Canada from cow's milk and qualifying under USMCA provisions for preferential tariff treatment. This soft cheese is classified under HTS 0406.20.28 due to its specific milkfat content and fresh cheese characteristics. It meets note 4(b)(2) requirements for Canadian dairy goods under general note 11.
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
• Obtain USMCA certificate of origin from Canadian exporter verifying qualification under note 4(b)(2),Verify milkfat content documentation matches exactly 10% specification of subheading 0406.20.28,Maintain records proving Canadian origin and compliance with USMCA dairy TRQ limitations