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%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
• Preserve artisanal production documentation for authenticity verification
• Ensure brine solution specifications meet FDA salinity standards
• Use thermal blankets for temperature protection during ground transport