Canadian Paneer Cheese 38% MF from Japan
Pressed fresh cheese similar to Indian paneer, containing 38% milkfat, manufactured in Canada from local milk. Falls under 0406.90.54 as cheese not elsewhere specified and qualifies for USMCA tariff preference through 9823.04.45 per Canadian goods note 4(b)(2).
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
• Maintain production records showing Canadian milk origin for USMCA qualification,Obtain cheese composition certificate verifying no prohibited additives for FDA clearance,File entry with specific 9823.04.45 citation and reference underlying 0406.90.54 classification