Plain Greek Yogurt
Thick, strained plain yogurt made from fermented cow's milk with no added sugar or flavorings. It falls under HTS 0403.90.95.00 as other fermented or acidified milk products not classified under more specific subheadings for yogurt with fruit, nuts, or sweetening matter.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing added fruit or nuts
Yogurt with fruit or nuts classified under specific subheading for flavored varieties.
If containing over 10% added sugar by weight
High-sugar fermented milk products may classify as food preparations outside Chapter 4.
If condensed or evaporated before fermentation
Processing state determines classification under milk/cream headings vs fermented products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify compliance with USDA dairy import licensing for quota-limited products under Chapter 4 U.S. notes
• Ensure product meets fermented milk definition without exceeding quantitative restrictions for Mexican-origin goods
• Provide lab analysis confirming no added fruit, nuts, sugar, or cocoa to avoid reclassification
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Fermented milk beverage made with kefir grains containing live cultures, unflavored and unsweetened. Classified under HTS 0403.90.95.00 as kephir, a specific fermented milk product not fitting other subheadings.
Bulgarian Yogurt
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.
Cultured Buttermilk
Liquid buttermilk produced by fermenting sweet milk with lactic acid bacteria, plain and not concentrated. Classified in HTS 0403.90.95.00 as other fermented or acidified milk products.
Acidophilus Milk
Milk fermented with Lactobacillus acidophilus bacteria for digestive health benefits, unflavored. HTS 0403.90.95.00 covers this acidified milk product.
Lassi Plain
Traditional Indian fermented yogurt drink, plain variety without added sugar or fruit. Classifies under HTS 0403.90.95.00 as other fermented milk product.
Viili Fermented Milk
Finnish mesophilic fermented milk with viscous texture from specific starter cultures, plain. Falls under HTS 0403.90.95.00 as other fermented milk.