Canadian Pot Cheese from Japan

Small-curd fresh cheese made in traditional pottery pots, produced by Mennonite communities in Canada. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.42/note 4(b)(2) for subheading 0406.90.37 based on its fresh, unaged status.

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%

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Import Tips

• Preserve artisanal production documentation for authenticity verification

• Ensure brine solution specifications meet FDA salinity standards

• Use thermal blankets for temperature protection during ground transport