Canadian Probiotic Yogurt from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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