Set-Style Whole Milk Yogurt from Japan
Traditional set-style yogurt where cultures form natural curd in retail containers, 3-6% milkfat per HTS 0406.30.87. Canadian-made qualifying for 9823.04.36 USMCA treatment under general note 11, subchapter note 4(b)(2). Incubation in final packaging creates characteristic texture.
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
• Specify set-style incubation process vs. stirred yogurt
• Temperature control critical during transport to maintain texture
• Canadian facility must meet USMCA yogurt standards