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
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
• Provide culture specification and production method for classification
• Register proprietary name with customs for consistent future entries
• Monitor shelf life closely for fresh culture-dependent cheeses