New Zealand Dry Yogurt Powder from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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