Oikos Triple Zero Nonfat Greek Yogurt from Japan
Oikos Triple Zero maintains ≤0.5% milk fat through straining, packaged in individual 5.3oz cups under 0406.30.18. No added sugar formulation still qualifies as plain yogurt. 9823.04.25 provides USMCA tariff relief for qualifying Canadian imports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document bacterial cultures (Lactobacillus bulgaricus/Streptococcus thermophilus) confirming yogurt status
• Canadian dairy TRQ license required alongside USMCA certification for 9823.04.25 entry
• Retail packaging <20kg essential; bulk shipments reclassify under different provisions