Canadian Farmer's Yogurt Cheese from Japan
Artisanal yogurt cheese from Canadian dairy farms, curdled and strained to exceed 15% milk solids per HTS 0406.20.83. Enters under 9823.04.22 as USMCA-eligible Canadian good per note 4(b)(2) for preferential duty treatment.
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
• Provide lab analysis confirming >15% milk solids; use USMCA origin certification; ensure cold chain compliance throughout import process