Canadian Queso Blanco from Japan
Fresh white cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk using acid precipitation, falling under HTS 0406.90.92 fresh cheese classification. Enters under USMCA 9823.04.51 as qualifying Canadian product per subchapter note 4(b)(2). Crumbly texture ideal for Mexican 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 milk origin and acid coagulation method; secure USMCA certification of origin; label clearly as 'fresh cheese' to avoid misclassification