Greek Strained Yogurt from China
Greek strained yogurt is a thick, creamy fermented milk product made by straining regular yogurt to remove whey, resulting in higher protein content. It falls under HTS 0403.90.87.00 as a fermented or acidified milk product entered under General Note 15 provisions for Israeli-origin dairy goods. This classification applies to yogurt not fitting other subheadings and subject to specific quota and licensing requirements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain import license from USDA prior to entry as required for General Note 15 Israeli dairy products
• Verify product origin documentation proving Israeli manufacture to qualify under this provision
• Check current quota availability for yogurt category under additional U.S. note 1 to avoid over-quota duties