Lowfat Strained Yogurt from Japan
Strained lowfat yogurt produced by fermenting skimmed milk and removing whey for thicker consistency. HTS 0403.20.90.00 applies to unflavored yogurt variants not specified elsewhere. Distinguished from modified whey by retaining primary yogurt characteristics per subheading notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document straining process to distinguish from whey products; include lab analysis of protein/lactose content
• Secure USDA import license before shipment due to aggregate quotas; track remaining quota availability
• Avoid bulk packaging that could trigger 'not for retail' reclassification to industrial use codes