Flavored Bulgarian Yogurt from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
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