Canadian Commercial Yogurt Base Powder

Dry powder mixture classified under subheading 0406.40.70 consisting of skim milk powder and yogurt cultures for commercial yogurt production. Qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.04.38 as a Canadian good per note 4(b)(2). Used by large-scale dairy processors for consistent yogurt manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.10.68.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If in unflavored sweetened powder form

Sweetened yogurt powders may classify under different 0406.10 subheadings based on sugar content

1702.90.40.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If significant sugar content dominates

High sugar content dairy blends may be considered sugar preparations rather than primary dairy

9802.00.80Same rate: 10%

If for temporary USMCA dairy imports for processing

Articles exported for processing and return may qualify under temporary importation provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm exact compliance with 0406.40.70 compositional specs; obtain Canadian dairy export certificate; track USMCA quota utilization for note 4(b)(2) products