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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing added sugar or sweetening matter
Yogurt with sweeteners shifts to flavored subheadings within 0403.10 per tariff structure.
If whey content predominates after processing
Excess whey separation products may classify under whey provisions if not meeting yogurt characteristics.
If dried or powdered form
Dehydrated yogurt powder falls under food preparations of milk per Chapter 4 exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure milkfat content labeling complies with FDA standards (3.25%+ for whole milk); test for bacterial cultures
• Monitor calendar-year quota under Additional U.S
• Note 1; Mexico-origin prohibited - source from quota-eligible countries
• Provide commercial invoice specifying 'yogurt, not flavored' to prevent reclassification as dairy spread
Related Products under HTS 0403.20.90.00
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.
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.