Canadian Queso Fresco from Japan
Soft, crumbly queso fresco cheese made from Canadian milk, classified in HTS 0406.90.68 as fresh cheese with 80-85% moisture content. This USMCA-qualifying product offers preferential duty treatment under Chapter 98 note 4(b)(2) for Canadian-origin dairy. Traditional mild flavor used in Mexican-style cuisine.
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
• Document specific production process confirming fresh (unripened) status and moisture specifications,Include Canadian dairy export certificate verifying USMCA eligibility and traceability,Comply with FSMA foreign supplier verification programs for dairy safety standards