Plain Whole Milk Bulgarian Yogurt from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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