Canadian Strained Yogurt Cheese Plain

Plain strained yogurt cheese produced from Canadian milk through fermentation and draining processes. Specifically provided for under HTS 9823.04.23 / 0406.20.87 as part of USMCA note 4(b)(2) dairy provisions for Canada. Qualifies for preferential tariff treatment subject to quota limits and origin certification requirements.

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.

0403.90.16.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If imported in flavored or sweetened form

Flavored yogurt products classify under 0403.90 rather than yogurt cheese provisions

0406.10.68.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If containing fruit or other flavoring ingredients

Fruit-added yogurt cheese falls under flavored yogurt subheadings in 0406.10

2105.00.20.00Higher: 34.5% vs 10%

If marketed primarily as ice cream mix or dairy preparation

Products intended for ice cream production or as dairy preparations classify under Chapter 21

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use CBP's ACE system to check real-time USMCA dairy quota availability before importing

Include Certificate of Origin specifying note 4(b)(2) compliance and production facility details

Ensure refrigerated transport maintains product below 4°C to preserve classification integrity

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 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.

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 Quark Cheese 5.2% Milkfat

Fresh quark cheese made through yogurt fermentation process with 5.2% milkfat content, produced in Canada. Classifies under HTS 9823.04.23 pursuant to USMCA provisions for 0406.20.87 goods under note 4(b)(2). Provides preferential market access for specific Canadian soft cheese products meeting dairy agreement criteria.