Canadian Labneh 6% Fat Content from Japan
Traditional strained yogurt cheese (labneh) produced in Canada with 6% milkfat, qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment. Falls under HTS 9823.04.23 as a Canadian good specifically provided for in subheading 0406.20.87, which includes fermented or acidified milk products processed into cheese form. Meets strict USMCA origin rules under note 4(b)(2) for dairy tariff preferences.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain Canadian Food Inspection Agency certification verifying USMCA origin and 0406.20.87 product specifications
• Monitor USMCA dairy quota allocations; exceeding limits triggers higher general duty rates under standard 0406 provisions
• Include laboratory analysis confirming exact fat percentage to prevent reclassification during customs examination