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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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