Plain Greek Yogurt
Plain Greek yogurt is thick, strained plain yogurt made from cow's milk through fermentation with live bacterial cultures, resulting in high protein content. It is classified under tariff item 0403.20.29 as a plain yogurt product, falling within the 'Other' category for within access commitment imports.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the yogurt is put up for retail sale and contains added substances
This alternative applies to yogurt with added substances, provided it is for retail sale and the substances do not replace milk constituents.
If the product is a fermented milk product other than yogurt
Fermented milk products other than yogurt are classified under heading 0403.90.
If the product is modified whey rather than yogurt
Modified whey products are classified under heading 0404, which is distinct from yogurt.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the straining process does not alter the product's classification as yogurt; it must retain the essential character of yogurt
• Since this is a within access commitment item, imports without a quota allocation or permit will pay the higher over access commitment rate
• Provide details on the production process to CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 0403.20.29
Argentina Fruit-Flavored Dry Yogurt
Fruit-flavored dry yogurt powder from Argentina, dehydrated to a powder form while retaining the essential character of yogurt. The added fruit does not replace any milk constituent, so it remains classified under heading 04.03 as yogurt.
Australian Instant Yogurt Powder
Spray-dried instant yogurt powder from Australia, concentrated by drying without altering its essential yogurt character. It is a fermented milk product in dry form, classifiable under heading 04.03 as yogurt.
Blueberry Dry Yogurt Powder
Dehydrated yogurt with blueberry fruit powder, made from a fermented milk base. The added fruit does not replace milk constituents, so it retains the essential character of yogurt and falls under heading 04.03.
Bulk Institutional Plain Yogurt
Bulk institutional plain yogurt is unflavored yogurt in large containers for foodservice, fermented from cow's milk. It is classified under tariff item 0403.20.29 as a plain yogurt product, falling within the 'Other' category for within access commitment imports, regardless of packaging size.
Canadian Dry Yogurt Base Powder
Dry yogurt base powder from Canada, dehydrated from fermented and acidified milk. It retains the essential character of yogurt and is not modified whey, so it falls under heading 04.03.
Chilean Plain Yogurt Powder GN15
Plain yogurt powder from Chile, dehydrated from fermented milk. It is a dry form of yogurt without added flavors or sweeteners, classifiable under heading 04.03.