Organic Whole Milk Yogurt from Germany
Plain organic yogurt made from whole milk, processed through fermentation with live active cultures, classified under HTS 0406.30.87 as yogurt containing not less than 3% but less than 6% milkfat. This falls under 9823.04.36 as a qualifying good of Canada under USMCA provisions in general note 11, eligible for special tariff treatment. The product meets Canadian origin requirements and specific subchapter note 4(b)(2) criteria for duty benefits.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify Canadian origin documentation and USMCA certification to qualify for 9823.04.36 treatment
• Ensure milkfat content testing confirms 3-6% range for 0406.30.87 classification
• Maintain records of live culture fermentation process to avoid reclassification as dairy preparations