Sweetened Dry Yogurt Powder
Sweetened dry yogurt powder is dry yogurt powder with added sugar or sweetening matter, produced from acidified milk cultures and dehydrated. It is classified under tariff item 0403.20.29 as a yogurt product, falling within the 'Other' category for within access commitment imports, provided the added sweetener does not replace milk constituents.
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 product is put up for retail sale and contains added sweeteners
This alternative applies to yogurt with added sweeteners, provided it is for retail sale and the sweetener does not replace milk constituents.
If the product is not put up for retail sale and contains added sweeteners
This alternative covers yogurt with added sweeteners that is not for retail sale, within the access commitment.
If the product is a sweetened fermented milk product rather than yogurt
Sweetened fermented milk products other than yogurt are classified under heading 0403.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the added sugar or sweetening matter does not replace any milk constituents and the product retains 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 detailed ingredient information 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.