Probiotic Drinkable Yogurt from China
Low-viscosity drinkable yogurt fortified with specific probiotic strains beyond standard yogurt cultures, fermented milk base. Classifies under HTS 0403.90.87.00 for Israeli products under General Note 15 as other fermented milk. Probiotic addition doesn't change primary milk fermentation classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• List all bacterial strains on labeling to support fermentation classification claims
• Minimum live culture counts required for probiotic health claims must be documented
• Shelf-life testing documentation recommended for tropical climate shipments