Canadian Fresh Chevre from Japan
Fresh goat milk cheese (chevre) under 0406.90.12 when qualifying as fresh cheese. USMCA note 4(b)(2) Canadian dairy product. Soft fresh goat cheese.
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
• Goat milk cheese requires specific pathogen testing
• Verify fresh vs ripened status for 0406.90.12 eligibility
• USMCA documentation must specify goat milk origin