Canadian Natural Rind Cheese from Japan
Canadian cheese with naturally developed rind, classified 0406.90.97. USMCA preferential via 9823.04.53 for note 4(b)(2) Canadian dairy. Natural rind aging process.
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 natural rind development (no wax coating) for proper classification
• Include humidity/temperature logs from Canadian aging caves
• Confirm wheel diameter avoids specific dimension subheadings