9823.04.50/Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds/Japan

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Curds from Japan

Fresh cheese curds made from cow's milk, classified under HTS 0406.90.88 as other cheeses not elsewhere specified with specific fat content. These qualify for USMCA preferential treatment as originating goods of Canada per subchapter note 4(b)(2). Produced through traditional Canadian cheesemaking processes meeting USMCA rules of origin.

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

• Obtain USMCA Certificate of Origin from Canadian producer documenting regional value content requirements

• Verify cheese meets 0406.90.88 fat content specifications and provide lab analysis if requested by CBP

• Maintain records proving Canadian milk origin and processing to avoid reclassification under general dairy provisions