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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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