Canadian Fresh Cottage Cheese Base from Japan
Uncreamed cottage cheese base produced in Canada, HTS 0406.20.39 fresh cheese. USMCA 9823.04.14 eligible under note 4(b)(2) for Canadian dairy preference. This is the basic curd before cream dressing addition.
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
• Specify 'base' vs creamed on commercial invoice; refrigerated transport only; USMCA certificate from Canadian processor required