9823.04.24/Canadian Fresh Curd Cheese/Japan

Canadian Fresh Curd Cheese from Japan

Fresh curd cheese is the basic cheese product drained from whey but not pressed or ripened, made from cow's milk with 0.5-15% fat, under HTS 0406.20.91. Canadian production qualifies for duty-free USMCA entry under 9823.04.24 per note 4(b)(2) provisions. Minimal processing preserves fresh milk flavor.

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

• Document minimal processing to confirm fresh cheese status,Use insulated reefer containers with temperature recorders,Include commercial specs sheet with milk composition data