9823.04.27/Canadian Smoked Cheddar Wheels/Japan

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%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

• Smoke process must not alter base cheddar classification

• Flavoring percentage documentation critical

• FDA smoke process approval verification