Canadian Smoked Cheddar Wheels from Japan
Lightly smoked cheddar cheese wheels in bulk, retaining cheddar classification under 0406.30.38. Canadian USMCA originating goods qualify for quota duty-free treatment. Minimal smoke flavoring.
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
• Smoke process must not alter base cheddar classification
• Flavoring percentage documentation critical
• FDA smoke process approval verification