Canadian Marble Cheddar Wheels from Japan
Marbled Cheddar cheese wheels (orange/white swirl), 40% milkfat, cut into 10 kg retail wheels, classified under 0406.20.71. Meets USMCA origin rules for Canada under 9823.04.19 with documentation per general note 11. Signature Canadian marbling achieved during cheddaring process.
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
• Color additive declaration required for annatto/marble effect verification,Provide production lot traceability back to Canadian dairy farms,Refrigerated container mandatory - maintain 34-38°F temperature logs