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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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

Canadian Natural Rind Cheese from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9823.04.53