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%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
• 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