Canadian Probiotic Yogurt

Probiotic-enriched yogurt from Ontario producers, 3.5% milkfat, classified 0403.90.16 under USMCA 9823.01.05 for Canadian dairy beyond quota. Contains specified beneficial bacterial cultures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2106.90.80Higher: 26% vs 10%

If probiotic considered food supplement

High probiotic content products may classify as food preparations.

0403.90.95Higher: 34.5% vs 10%

If specialized probiotic strains

Specific bacterial cultures have dedicated subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Probiotic strain verification documents needed for health claim substantiation

Ensure colony-forming units maintained through cold chain

USMCA origin based on Canadian milk, not added probiotic cultures

Related Products under HTS 9823.01.05

Canadian Creamline Yogurt

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.

Canadian Full-Fat Plain Yogurt

Plain full-fat yogurt produced in Canada with 5.5% milkfat, entered under USMCA provisions 9823.01.05 for goods of 0403.90.16 exceeding quota allocations. Meets fermented milk product criteria with specific fat content for this tariff classification.

Canadian Strained Greek Yogurt

Strained Greek-style yogurt from Canadian processors, 4.2% milkfat, qualifying under HTS 9823.01.05 for USMCA secondary market access beyond TRQ. Classified in 0403.90.16 due to milkfat content despite straining process.

Canadian Organic Plain Yogurt

Organic plain yogurt certified under Canadian standards, 3.8% milkfat from Canadian organic dairy farms, entered via USMCA 9823.01.05 for 0403.90.16 products exceeding quota. Provides preferential access for organic dairy trade.

Canadian Whole Milk Yogurt

Whole milk yogurt produced from Canadian dairy co-ops, standardized at 4.8% milkfat for 0403.90.16 classification under USMCA 9823.01.05 secondary access provisions. Facilitates additional market access beyond primary quotas.

Canadian Artisanal Yogurt

Small-batch artisanal yogurt from Quebec creameries, 5.2% butterfat, qualifying for USMCA 9823.01.05 treatment under 0403.90.16 for Canadian dairy exceeding TRQ limits. Traditional live cultures and Canadian milk source.