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

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

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