Plain Whole Milk Bulgarian Yogurt from China
Traditional Bulgarian yogurt cultured with specific Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus strains, 3-6% milkfat per HTS 0406.30.87. Canadian-produced under USMCA general note 11, qualifying for 9823.04.36 special treatment per subchapter note 4(b)(2). Distinct bacterial cultures define product identity.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify bacterial strains in documentation to distinguish from generic yogurt
• Maintain cold chain to preserve live cultures required for classification
• Validate Canadian processing facility USMCA compliance