Canadian Dry Cottage Cheese from Japan
Low-moisture cottage cheese with minimal creaming, made for longer shelf life by Prairie province producers. Qualifies USMCA 9823.04.42/note 4(b)(2)/0406.90.37 based on fresh cheese definition despite extended drain time.
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 extended draining process to distinguish from aged cheeses
• Include microbial testing results for extended shelf life claims
• Use refrigerated LTL service for cost-effective smaller shipments