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

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.

0406.10Higher: 18.5% vs 10%

If containing milk solids exceeding specified thresholds

Products with higher milk solids concentration shift to subheading 0406.10 for yogurt with added milk constituents

0403Higher: 27% vs 10%

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

9823.04.10Same rate: 10%

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

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