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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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