Plain Greek Yogurt from China
Thick, strained plain yogurt made from fermented cow's milk, achieving high protein content through whey removal during production. Classified under HTS 0403.90.85.00 as fermented milk that is neither dried nor dried milk with added lactic ferments, fitting the 'other fermented milk' category. It meets yogurt production standards without concentration beyond fermentation or added sugars.
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
• Obtain USDA import license if subject to dairy quotas; verify fermentation process documentation to distinguish from dried products
• Ensure labeling specifies 'fermented milk' and fat content accurately
• Watch for quota limits under Additional U.S
• Note 1 to Chapter 4