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Chobani Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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