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

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.

0406.10.68Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If containing 10% or less milk solids

Lower milk solids content shifts classification to other yogurt provisions within Chapter 4

2106.90.68.00Higher: 27.5% vs 10%

If processed with additives exceeding yogurt cheese limits

Heavily processed cheese products with flavorings fall under food preparations in Chapter 21

9802.00.80Same rate: 10%

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