9823.04.53/Canadian Sheep Milk Cheese/Japan

Canadian Sheep Milk Cheese from Japan

Cheese made from Canadian sheep milk, HTS 0406.90.97 as unspecified cheese type. Qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.53 for Canadian dairy note 4(b)(2). Sheep milk composition doesn't match named varieties.

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

• Document sheep milk sourcing from Canadian flocks for USMCA origin verification

• Include fat/protein analysis confirming sheep milk characteristics (6-10% fat)

• Avoid reclassification to goat cheese subheadings by species verification