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Canadian Smoked Cheddar Logs from Japan

Naturally smoked Cheddar cheese logs, 41% milkfat, cold-smoked with maple wood, qualifying under HTS 0406.20.71 as flavored Cheddar. USMCA treatment under 9823.04.19 for Canadian dairy products per note 4(b)(2). Traditional Canadian smoking technique preserves pure cheese character.

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

Smoking process documentation distinguishing from chemical smoke flavoring,Ventilation requirements for transport to prevent moisture condensation,Avoid reclassification as 'processed cheese' by maintaining pure cheese composition

Canadian Smoked Cheddar Logs from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9823.04.19