Canadian Yogurt Cheese Spread
A creamy yogurt cheese spread made from fresh curd, classified under HTS 0406.20.83 as yogurt cheese containing over 15% milk solids. This product qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment as a good of Canada under note 4(b)(2) to subchapter XXIII when meeting origin rules in general note 11. Imported under 9823.04.22 for reduced duty rates.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 10% or less milk solids
Lower milk solids content shifts classification to other yogurt provisions within Chapter 4
If processed with additives exceeding yogurt cheese limits
Heavily processed cheese products with flavorings fall under food preparations in Chapter 21
If US goods returned after Canadian processing
Articles exported from US for processing and returned qualify under US goods returned provisions
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USMCA Certificate of Origin proving Canadian origin under note 4(b)(2); verify milk solids content exceeds 15% for 0406.20.83 classification; maintain records showing substantial transformation in Canada
Related Products under HTS 9823.04.22
Canadian Labneh Yogurt Cheese
Traditional strained yogurt cheese (labneh) produced in Canada from cow's milk curd, meeting HTS 0406.20.83 criteria for yogurt cheese over 15% milk solids. Qualifies for 9823.04.22 USMCA treatment as Canadian-origin good under subchapter XXIII note 4(b)(2).
Canadian Farmer's Yogurt Cheese
Artisanal yogurt cheese from Canadian dairy farms, curdled and strained to exceed 15% milk solids per HTS 0406.20.83. Enters under 9823.04.22 as USMCA-eligible Canadian good per note 4(b)(2) for preferential duty treatment.
Canadian Strained Yogurt Curd
Premium strained yogurt curd cheese produced in Canada, classified 0406.20.83 for high milk solids content. Qualifies for USMCA 9823.04.22 entry as Canadian good under subchapter note 4(b)(2) requirements.
Canadian Plain Yogurt Cheese
Unflavored plain yogurt cheese made from Canadian milk, meeting 0406.20.83 over-15% milk solids standard. Imported under 9823.04.22 USMCA provision for Canadian goods per note 4(b)(2).
Canadian Dairy Yogurt Cheese
High-solids yogurt cheese from Canadian dairy cooperatives, specifically under 0406.20.83. Enters duty-preferred under 9823.04.22 as qualifying Canadian USMCA good.
Canadian Creamed Yogurt Cheese
Lightly creamed yogurt cheese maintaining >15% milk solids for 0406.20.83 classification. USMCA 9823.04.22 treatment as Canadian good under note 4(b)(2).