Organic Plain Yogurt from China
Unflavored yogurt certified organic, made from pasteurized organic milk fermented traditionally. HTS 0403.20.90.00 covers plain yogurt regardless of organic status, as long as no added flavors. Organic certification handled separately from tariff classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide USDA organic equivalence certificate for non-EU imports; maintain cold chain
• Quota participation same as conventional; track aggregate 4,105,000 kg limit
• Label 'organic yogurt' only after NOP certification; avoid premature claims