Canadian Fresh Mozzarella Curd from Japan
Fresh mozzarella cheese curd for further processing, classified under subheading 0406.10.90. Qualifies as good of Canada under USMCA HTS 9823.07.02 subject to U.S. note 7(b) quantitative restrictions. Exported in bulk for cheese pulling and finishing.
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
• Special handling required for fresh curd - rapid customs clearance essential
• USMCA origin verification critical for quota qualification
• pH and moisture content documentation may be requested by FDA