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Canadian Cottage Cheese Curds 13% Fat from Japan

Fresh Canadian cottage cheese curds pressed to 13% milkfat, classified as fresh cheese under 0406.20.79. USMCA 9823.04.21 eligible for Canadian dairy quota note 4(b)(2). Sold fresh for snacking and cooking.

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

Distinguish curds from regular cottage cheese; immediate refrigeration required; quota monitoring essential