Canadian Blue Cheese Powder Blend from Japan
Processed blue cheese powder produced entirely in Canada from Canadian milk, under HTS 0406.30.79. USMCA-eligible via 9823.04.34 for Canadian goods per note 4(b)(2). Popular in gourmet salad dressings and snack seasonings.
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
• Document blue vein mold culture origin and Canadian production process
• Maintain cold chain logistics from Canadian facility to US border
• Include nutritional analysis confirming cheese solids content