Canadian Mild Cheddar Slices from Japan
Individually sliced mild Cheddar cheese, 38% milkfat, pre-sliced 12 oz packs, under 0406.20.71. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.19 with Canadian dairy origin certification. Gentle aging process maintains mild flavor profile.
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
• Interleaving paper specifications for slice separation,Maintain 33-38°F throughout supply chain,Retail packaging declaration to avoid bulk cheese classification