Canadian Strained Yogurt Cheese Plain from Japan
Plain strained yogurt cheese produced from Canadian milk through fermentation and draining processes. Specifically provided for under HTS 9823.04.23 / 0406.20.87 as part of USMCA note 4(b)(2) dairy provisions for Canada. Qualifies for preferential tariff treatment subject to quota limits and origin certification requirements.
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
• Use CBP's ACE system to check real-time USMCA dairy quota availability before importing
• Include Certificate of Origin specifying note 4(b)(2) compliance and production facility details
• Ensure refrigerated transport maintains product below 4°C to preserve classification integrity