Flavored Bulgarian Yogurt from Canada
Bulgarian yogurt with fruit flavoring uses specific live cultures and fermentation process characteristic of the style, containing added sweetening matter. This Israeli-produced product enters under HTS 0403.90.87.00 pursuant to General Note 15 as 'other' fermented milk. The flavoring and concentration exclude it from plain yogurt subheadings.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label declaration must specify fermentation cultures to distinguish from acidified milk products
• Provide ingredient breakdown showing milkfat content for proper Chapter 4 classification
• Apply for import license well in advance due to quota allocation processing times