Whole Milk Plain Yogurt from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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