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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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