9823.04.53/Canadian Blue Cheese Crumbles/Japan

Canadian Blue Cheese Crumbles from Japan

Crumbled Canadian blue-veined cheese classified in HTS 0406.90.97 as other cheese. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.53 for Canadian dairy goods per note 4(b)(2). Processing into crumbles maintains other cheese classification.

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

• Submit USMCA origin declaration confirming Canadian production under note 4(b)(2) for 9823.04.53

• Include lab analysis showing Penicillium roqueforti mold characteristic of blue cheese

• Prevent reclassification to 0406.90.54 by documenting crumble size under block specifications