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Canadian Cheddar Cheese Snack Sticks from Japan

Mild Cheddar formed into snack sticks, 40% milkfat, no artificial preservatives, HTS 0406.20.71. USMCA treatment via 9823.04.19 for Canadian-origin dairy snacks. Formed through extrusion of pure Cheddar mass.

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

Confirm 100% cheese composition (no meat fillers),Diameter specifications (under 1 inch) maintain cheese classification,PH and aw testing for shelf-stable cheese products