Canadian Traditional Cheddar Drums from Japan
Cheddar cheese packed in 640-lb food-grade drums for bulk import, qualifying Canadian USMCA goods. HTS 0406.30.38 applies to industrial packaging formats. Traditional cloth-bound production methods.
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
• Drum specifications must show industrial, not consumer packaging
• LINER bag documentation for food safety compliance
• Quota entry timing critical due to annual limits