9823.04.45/Canadian Queso Blanco 35.5% Fat/Japan

Canadian Queso Blanco 35.5% Fat from Japan

White fresh cheese with 35.5% milkfat produced commercially in Canada, falling under 0406.90.54 residual classification. Enters under USMCA 9823.04.45 per note 4(b)(2) providing preferential tariff treatment for qualifying Canadian cheese exports to US.

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

• Ensure entry summary cites both 9823.04.45 and underlying 0406.90.54 for proper assessment,Maintain 3-year records proving Canadian regional value content for USMCA verification,Test for moisture content to avoid misclassification as processed cheese analogs