Canadian Farmstead Cheddar Loaves from Japan
Artisanal farmstead cheddar produced entirely in Canada from farm-specific milk herds. Bulk loaves qualify under 0406.30.38 for USMCA preferential treatment per note 4(b)(2). Meets strict origin rules.
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
• Farm origin tracing required for USMCA regional value content rules
• Maintain segregation from quota-exhausted entries
• Pasteurization records mandatory for FDA compliance