Canadian Yogurt Cheese Spread from Japan
A creamy yogurt cheese spread made from fresh curd, classified under HTS 0406.20.83 as yogurt cheese containing over 15% milk solids. This product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment as a good of Canada under note 4(b)(2) to subchapter XXIII when meeting origin rules in general note 11. Imported under 9823.04.22 for reduced duty rates.
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
• Obtain USMCA Certificate of Origin proving Canadian origin under note 4(b)(2); verify milk solids content exceeds 15% for 0406.20.83 classification; maintain records showing substantial transformation in Canada