Canadian Yogurt Cheese Spread from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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