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Canadian Skim Milk Dog Biscuits from Japan

Crunchy dog biscuits formulated with Canadian-origin skim milk powder as a key ingredient, classified under HTS 2309.90.28 as dog or cat food put up for retail sale. These enter under 9823.05.05 as goods of Canada per USMCA note 5(b)(2), qualifying for special tariff treatment when within quantitative limits for skim milk powder-based products. The skim milk powder content triggers specific USMCA provisions for dairy-derived pet foods.

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

• Verify Canadian origin certification and skim milk powder content meets USMCA note 5(b)(2) quantitative limits via CFIA documentation

• Ensure retail packaging under 2309.90.28; bulk shipments reclassify to general Chapter 23 provisions

• Monitor annual USMCA dairy TRQ allocations as quotas fill quickly for Canadian skim milk products