9823.04.51/Canadian Cream Cheese Alternative/Japan

Canadian Cream Cheese Alternative from Japan

Fresh acid-set cheese from whole milk meeting 0406.90.92 criteria as unripened fresh cheese, qualifying for USMCA treatment under 9823.04.51 note 4(b)(2). Produced in Canada with regional value content meeting general note 11 requirements. Spreadable texture for bagels and baking.

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

• Avoid confusion with processed cream cheese (Chapter 21); provide lab analysis confirming fresh cheese status; use refrigerated container shipping