Canadian Yogurt Cheese 5% Milkfat from Mexico
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.
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Import Tips
• 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