Plain Whole Milk Bulgarian Yogurt from Japan
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 — 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
• 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