Mexican Fermented Dairy Powder

Powdered fermented dairy product from Mexican production facilities, classified as yogurt under 0403.90.78 due to 3-6% milk solids and bacterial fermentation process. Enters duty-free under USMCA 9823.03.06 provisions for Mexican goods. Primarily used in confectionery, ice cream bases, and beverage formulations.

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.

0405.10.20Higher: 35% vs 10%

If butter powder containing butterfat exceeding yogurt characteristics

Dairy powders primarily of butterfat composition classified under butter products

2106.90.36Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If when marketed as compound dairy preparation

Commercial presentation as food additive shifts to Chapter 21 preparations

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure bacterial culture documentation proves yogurt fermentation per 0403.90 specifications

Maintain Mexican milk sourcing records for USMCA regional value content requirements

Label containers clearly as 'yogurt powder 3-6% milk solids' to avoid reclassification