Canadian Labneh 6% Fat Content

Traditional strained yogurt cheese (labneh) produced in Canada with 6% milkfat, qualifying for USMCA preferential treatment. Falls under HTS 9823.04.23 as a Canadian good specifically provided for in subheading 0406.20.87, which includes fermented or acidified milk products processed into cheese form. Meets strict USMCA origin rules under note 4(b)(2) for dairy tariff preferences.

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.

0406.20.53Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If fat content falls in different percentage range

Subheading 0406.20.53 covers different fat content ranges for yogurt cheese products

0406.90.97.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If processed beyond yogurt cheese specifications

Further processed fermented dairy may classify under other 0406.90 subheadings

9802.00.40Same rate: 10%

If US-origin milk used in Canadian production

USMCA goods containing substantial US dairy components may qualify under temporary importation provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain Canadian Food Inspection Agency certification verifying USMCA origin and 0406.20.87 product specifications

Monitor USMCA dairy quota allocations; exceeding limits triggers higher general duty rates under standard 0406 provisions

Include laboratory analysis confirming exact fat percentage to prevent reclassification during customs examination

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