Canadian White Cheddar Block from Japan
Bulk blocks of white cheddar cheese produced in Canada from local milk, qualifying as USMCA originating goods. Falls under 0406.30.38 as industrial cheddar cheese not in retail packaging. Provides preferential duty treatment for Canadian dairy exports.
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
• Provide detailed bill of lading showing bulk shipment, not consumer packaging
• Include laboratory analysis confirming cheddar cheese composition and fat content
• Monitor quantitative restrictions if applicable under USMCA dairy provisions