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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing milk solids exceeding specified thresholds
Products with higher milk solids concentration shift to subheading 0406.10 for yogurt with added milk constituents
If classified as yogurt rather than yogurt cheese
Plain yogurt without cheese-making process falls under Chapter 04 heading 0403 instead of processed cheese products
If qualifying under different USMCA dairy quota category
Alternative USMCA provisions may apply depending on specific dairy quota allocation and note 4(b) subdivision
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify USMCA origin certification with Canadian dairy producer documentation proving compliance with note 4(b)(2) requirements
• Ensure product meets exact 0406.20.87 specifications for yogurt cheese with precise fat content; misclassification risks standard dairy duties
• Maintain temperature-controlled supply chain documentation to preserve product integrity during import and avoid spoilage claims
Related Products under HTS 9823.04.23
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 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.
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.