Organic Plain Yogurt from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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