Canadian Queso Fresco from Japan

Fresh crumbly cheese made from Canadian cow's milk, classified in 0406.90.88 as other cheese. Meets USMCA origin criteria under note 4(b)(2) for Canadian dairy products eligible for preferential tariff treatment.

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

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Import Tips

• Provide USMCA certification specifying cheese production wholly in Canada from Canadian milk

• Include pasteurization and safety certificates required for fresh cheese FDA clearance

• Avoid common pitfall of incorrect fat content declaration leading to subheading reclassification