9823.04.45/Canadian Farmers Cheese 37% MF/Japan

Canadian Farmers Cheese 37% MF from Japan

Soft unripened farmers cheese with 37% milkfat content, made from pasteurized cow's milk in Canadian facilities qualifying under USMCA note 4(b)(2). Classified in 0406.90.54 as other cheese not elsewhere specified, this product receives preferential tariff treatment through HTS 9823.04.45 for Canadian dairy exports.

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 detailed milkfat analysis certificate confirming 35-39% range for 0406.90.54 classification,Include Canadian dairy producer registration and USMCA origin declaration on commercial invoice,Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as cottage cheese (0406.10); verify ripening status