Canadian Pressed Farmer's Cheese from Japan
Fresh cheese lightly pressed to expel whey, produced across Canadian provinces under USMCA provisions. Classified 9823.04.42/note 4(b)(2) for subheading 0406.90.37 due to minimal ripening and high moisture retention.
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
• Record pressing weights and times for classification support
• Include shelf-life testing results in technical documentation
• Coordinate with CBP for expedited release under USMCA dairy lane