9823.05.05/Canadian Milk Protein Cat Treats/Japan

Canadian Milk Protein Cat Treats from Japan

Semi-moist cat treats featuring Canadian skim milk protein as the primary dairy component, put up in retail pouches under 2309.90.28. Qualifies for HTS 9823.05.05 as Canadian goods per USMCA subchapter note 5(b)(2) for dairy-derived pet food. The high skim milk content (over 30%) triggers special USMCA tariff treatment within quotas.

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

• Provide production records showing Canadian skim milk powder usage to claim USMCA preference

• Retail-ready packaging required; avoid bulk containers which shift to general 2309.90 provisions

• Track USMCA TRQ status monthly as Canadian dairy pet food allocations deplete rapidly