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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in unflavored sweetened powder form
Sweetened yogurt powders may classify under different 0406.10 subheadings based on sugar content
If significant sugar content dominates
High sugar content dairy blends may be considered sugar preparations rather than primary dairy
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
Related Products under HTS 9823.04.38
Canadian Yogurt Skim Milk Powder Blend
A specialized dry blend of skimmed milk powder and yogurt cultures classified under HTS 0406.40.70, imported from Canada under USMCA provisions (9823.04.38). This product meets the specific requirements of note 4(b)(2) for Canadian dairy goods eligible for preferential tariff treatment. It is used primarily in commercial baking and dairy processing applications.
Canadian Skim Milk Yogurt Culture Powder
Powdered blend of skim milk and active yogurt cultures meeting HTS 0406.40.70 specifications, eligible under USMCA 9823.04.38 for Canadian goods per note 4(b)(2). Primarily used in industrial food manufacturing for yogurt production and dairy blends.
Canadian Industrial Dairy Yogurt Powder
Industrial-grade yogurt powder blend classified under 0406.40.70, qualifying for USMCA treatment under 9823.04.38 as Canadian dairy per note 4(b)(2). Used in large-scale foodservice and manufacturing operations requiring consistent dairy powder specifications.
Canadian Low-Fat Yogurt Processing Powder
Specialized low-fat yogurt powder for processing applications, classified under HTS 0406.40.70 and eligible for USMCA preferential rates under 9823.04.38. Meets Canadian dairy export requirements of note 4(b)(2) for quota-controlled imports.