Probiotic Whole Milk Yogurt from Germany
Whole milk yogurt fortified with Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus acidophilus probiotics, maintaining 3-6% milkfat per HTS 0406.30.87. Canadian production qualifies under USMCA 9823.04.36 via general note 11 and subchapter note 4(b)(2). Probiotic strains survive yogurt production process.
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
• Document probiotic strain viability post-fermentation for classification
• Canadian Health Canada approval may support US FDA entry
• Maintain temperature logs preserving live culture counts