Canadian Labneh 6% Fat Content from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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