9823.04.43/Canadian Mycella Cheese/Japan

Canadian Mycella Cheese from Japan

Proprietary Canadian soft cheese with mycella culture, classified under HTS 0406.90.42. Qualifies for USMCA tariff treatment under note 4(b)(2). Specialty fresh cheese for gourmet applications.

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

• Provide culture specification and production method for classification

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