Probiotic Whole Milk Yogurt from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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