Canadian Cottage Cheese (Low Fat) from Japan
Low-fat cottage cheese with 0.5-15% milk fat from Canadian dairies falls under HTS 0406.20.91 as fresh cheese nesoi. Qualifies for USMCA duty-free treatment under 9823.04.24 per subchapter note 4(b)(2). The fresh cheese has characteristic curds and creamy texture.
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
• Specify 'not creamed or processed' on entry documentation,Maintain 32-38°F temperature throughout cold chain,Provide Canadian dairy board production verification