Canadian TVorog (Farmer's Cheese) from Japan
Eastern European-style tvorog (quark) cheese produced from Canadian milk, HTS 0406.90.42. Meets USMCA note 4(b)(2) Canadian dairy criteria for tariff relief. High-protein fresh cheese for baking and spreads.
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
• Include nutritional analysis showing protein/fat profile typical of tvorog
• Use refrigerated containers with temperature recorders for import
• Correct HTS citation prevents assessment at general cheese rates