Canadian Medium Cheddar Slabs from Japan
Medium maturity cheddar cheese slabs for industrial shredding/processing, Canadian origin. Classified 0406.30.38 as bulk cheddar under USMCA Canadian dairy quota provisions. Consistent moisture/fat specs.
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%
Import Tips
• Specify aging/maturity on commercial invoice for classification
• Quota license coordination with USDA Foreign Ag Service
• Temperature monitoring devices required for refrigerated transport