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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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