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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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