9823.04.23/Canadian Quark Cheese 5.2% Milkfat/Japan

Canadian Quark Cheese 5.2% Milkfat from Japan

Fresh quark cheese made through yogurt fermentation process with 5.2% milkfat content, produced in Canada. Classifies under HTS 9823.04.23 pursuant to USMCA provisions for 0406.20.87 goods under note 4(b)(2). Provides preferential market access for specific Canadian soft cheese products meeting dairy agreement criteria.

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%

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Import Tips

• Pre-clear quota license through USDA Foreign Agricultural Service dairy import licensing program

• Submit detailed fat content analysis from accredited Canadian dairy laboratory with entry documents

• Avoid common pitfall of temperature excursions that could trigger reclassification as spoiled goods