Canadian Fromage Frais 8% Fat from China
Fromage frais (fresh cheese) produced in Canada with 8% milkfat, classified in HTS 0406.20.39 as fresh cheese without sugar coating. Meets USMCA 9823.04.14 criteria under note 4(b)(2) for Canadian dairy preferential treatment. This creamy fresh cheese requires cold chain throughout import.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Canadian origin certification mandatory; temperature monitoring required; declare exact fat percentage accurately to prevent misclassification