Bulgarian Yogurt from China
Traditional yogurt fermented with specific Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus cultures, plain variety. Falls under HTS 0403.90.95.00 as other fermented milk not specified elsewhere.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37%
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
• Confirm specific bacterial cultures via lab certificate to validate Bulgarian yogurt classification
• Check country-specific quota allocations under dairy import regulations
• Ensure refrigeration chain documentation for perishable fermented dairy