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
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fat content falls in different percentage range
Subheading 0406.20.53 covers different fat content ranges for yogurt cheese products
If processed beyond yogurt cheese specifications
Further processed fermented dairy may classify under other 0406.90 subheadings
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
Related Products under HTS 9823.04.23
Canadian Yogurt Cheese 5% Milkfat
A fresh cheese product made from yogurt, containing 5% milkfat, produced in Canada under USMCA provisions. Classified under HTS 9823.04.23 as a Canadian-origin good provided for in subheading 0406.20.87, which covers yogurt cheese and related fermented milk products meeting specific fat content criteria. This classification enables preferential USMCA tariff treatment for qualifying dairy imports from Canada.
Canadian Cream Cheese Spread 4.5% MF
Cream cheese spread made from fermented milk/yogurt base with 4.5% milkfat, manufactured in Canada. Qualifies under HTS 9823.04.23 per USMCA note 4(b)(2) for goods provided for in 0406.20.87, enabling duty preferences for specific Canadian yogurt cheese products. Subject to USMCA dairy quota limitations and origin verification.
Canadian Strained Yogurt Cheese Plain
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Canadian Quark Cheese 5.2% Milkfat
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