Canadian Fromage Frais 8% Fat from Japan
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 — 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
• Canadian origin certification mandatory; temperature monitoring required; declare exact fat percentage accurately to prevent misclassification