Canadian Fresh Cottage Cheese 42.5% Fat from Japan
High-fat fresh cottage cheese produced in Canada, specifically 0406.90.18 due to 42.5% fat content. USMCA 9823.04.40 applies per note 4(b)(2) for qualifying Canadian dairy products. Fresh/unripened classification maintained.
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
• Test fat content precisely for 0406.90.18; refrigerated shipping mandatory; USMCA certificate must specify Canadian origin and meet RVC