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New Zealand Dry Yogurt Powder

Freeze-dried yogurt powder produced in New Zealand, entered under General Note 15 provisions for preferential tariff treatment. This dry form yogurt meets the criteria for fermented milk products in heading 0403, specifically subheading 0403.20.05.00 due to its yogurt base dehydrated for extended shelf life.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China20%+17.5%37.5%
🇲🇽Mexico20%+10.0%30%
🇨🇦Canada20%+10.0%30%
🇩🇪Germany20%+10.0%30%
🇯🇵Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0404.10Lower: 18.5% vs 37.5%

If whey proteins predominate after drying

Products where whey constituents are modified or concentrated shift to whey provisions excluding yogurt classification.

2106.90.36.00Lower: 17.5% vs 37.5%

If flavored with fruit or sweetened beyond natural yogurt

Excessive additives or flavorings move it from pure dairy yogurt to food preparations in Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify General Note 15 eligibility with certificate of origin from New Zealand; obtain USDA import license if subject to dairy quotas; label accurately as 'dry yogurt powder' to avoid reclassification as whey products