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.

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.

0402.10.50.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If containing 1.5% or less milkfat by weight

Pure skim milk powder without yogurt cultures or blends falls under chapter 4 heading for milk powders

2106.90.68.00Higher: 27.5% vs 10%

If considered a food preparation containing sugar

Blends with significant additives beyond basic milk constituents may be classified as food preparations

0406.90.97.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If not meeting specific 0406.40.70 compositional requirements

Other yogurt/cheese mixtures not qualifying for 0406.40.70 would fall under the residual 0406.90 provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USMCA origin certification and compliance with note 4(b)(2) quota limits; ensure proper sanitary documentation for dairy imports; maintain records proving Canadian production standards