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