Bulk Canadian Processed Cheddar Blocks from Japan
Large blocks of processed cheddar cheese manufactured in Canada for industrial use, qualifying under USMCA 9823.04.29 and base subheading 0406.30.53. These bulk products meet Canadian note 4(b)(2) requirements for USMCA preferential treatment.
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
• Include Canadian Certificate of Origin; confirm not grated/powdered (stays whole); bulk packaging documentation critical for 0406.30.53 classification