Chobani Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt

Chobani Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt is a strained yogurt product with a milk fat content of 0.5% or less, classified under HTS 0406.30.18 as yogurt not in bulk packaging. This specific subheading covers retail-packaged, low-fat Greek-style yogurts produced through extended straining to achieve high protein content. Under 9823.04.25, qualifying Canadian-origin goods receive preferential USMCA tariff treatment.

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.

0406.30.28Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If milk fat content exceeds 0.5% but ≤3%

Yogurt with 0.5-3% fat content shifts to 0406.30.28, losing USMCA preference under 9823.04.25

0403Higher: 27% vs 10%

If sold in bulk >20kg containers

Bulk yogurt packaging falls under 0403.10.50 yogurt provisions, ineligible for 9823.04.25 retail preference

2105.00.40Higher: 34.5% vs 10%

If contains significant fruit/nut/flavor additives >50% weight

Flavored yogurt mixtures exceeding composition thresholds classify as dairy preparations under 2105

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain USMCA Certificate of Origin proving Canadian origin and meeting note 4(b)(2) requirements for subheading 0406.30.18

Ensure product meets exact fat content (≤0.5%) and yogurt processing standards; misclassification to 0406.30.28 risks higher duties

Maintain batch records showing straining process typical for Greek yogurt to support 0406.30.18 classification