Canadian Basket Cheese from Japan
Traditional Canadian basket cheese (fresh cheese molded in baskets), classified 0406.20.39 without sugar coating. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.14 per note 4(b)(2) for Canadian fresh cheese imports. The basket pattern is decorative, not functional packaging.
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%
Import Tips
• Document traditional production method; ensure basket is integral to cheese not separate packaging; cold chain compliance required