Canadian Creamline Yogurt from Germany
Creamline yogurt from Canada, classified under HTS 0403.90.16 as yogurt containing over 3% but not over 6% milkfat, qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.01.05 for Canadian-origin dairy exceeding primary quota limits. This product meets Chapter 4 yogurt specifications and USMCA rules of origin for duty benefits.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify Canadian origin documentation and USMCA certification to qualify for 9823.01.05 treatment beyond primary TRQ
• Ensure milkfat content (3-6%) matches 0403.90.16 classification; provide lab analysis if requested
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prevent spoilage claims during customs inspection