Plain Greek Yogurt
Thick, strained plain yogurt made from cow's milk through fermentation with live bacterial cultures, resulting in high protein content. Classified under HTS 0403.20.90.00 as yogurt not containing added sugar, fruit, nuts, or cocoa, and not fitting specific subheadings for flavored varieties. Meets Chapter 4 criteria for fermented milk products suitable for human consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified as flavored yogurt with added fruit or sugar
Yogurt with added fruit, nuts, cocoa, or sweetening matter moves to 0403.10 flavored subheadings based on Chapter 4 provisions.
If containing non-milk thickeners or stabilizers exceeding typical yogurt formulations
Products where milk constituents are replaced or significantly modified classify under prepared food preparations in Chapter 21.
If presented as condensed or evaporated fermented milk rather than yogurt
Fermented milk products that are concentrated fall under condensed milk headings per Chapter 4 exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify yogurt contains live active cultures and meets FDA pasteurization standards; obtain health certificates from exporting country
• Check Additional U.S
• Note 1 quota limits (4,105,000 kg aggregate); apply for USDA import licenses early in calendar year
• Label accurately as 'yogurt' with fat content; avoid misclassification as buttermilk which falls under different subheading
Related Products under HTS 0403.20.90.00
Whole Milk Plain Yogurt
Unflavored yogurt made from whole cow's milk, fermented to achieve characteristic tangy flavor and creamy texture. Falls under HTS 0403.20.90.00 as 'other' yogurt without added flavors, fruits, or sweeteners. Excludes products meeting butter or cheese concentration criteria per chapter notes.
Lowfat Strained Yogurt
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.
Nonfat Plain Yogurt
Plain yogurt from nonfat milk fermented with yogurt cultures, containing 0% milkfat. Classified in HTS 0403.20.90.00 as other yogurt without fruit, nuts, or flavoring. Complies with chapter notes excluding low-fat cheese substitutes.
Organic Plain Yogurt
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.
Sheep Milk Yogurt
Plain yogurt fermented from sheep's milk, offering distinct rich flavor profile. Falls under HTS 0403.20.90.00 as other yogurt not specified by animal type. Chapter 4 encompasses yogurt from any milk source unless excluded.
Bulk Institutional Plain Yogurt
Large container unflavored yogurt for foodservice, fermented from cow's milk. HTS 0403.20.90.00 applies regardless of packaging size for plain yogurt. Bulk form doesn't alter classification from retail packs.