Canadian Raw Milk Tomme from Japan
Raw milk tomme-style cheese from Canada, classified 0406.90.97 as other cheese. USMCA 9823.04.53 eligible for Canadian goods per note 4(b)(2). Raw milk aging process fits residual 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%
Import Tips
• Submit raw milk cheese aging certificates (60+ days) required by FDA for importation
• Verify USMCA origin with Canadian dairy farm sourcing documentation
• Confirm tomme characteristics avoid specific European-style cheese subheadings