USMCA Mexican Plain Yogurt 32% Milkfat

High-fat plain yogurt produced in Mexico from Mexican milk, classified under subheading 0403.20.50 as yogurt over 23% milkfat. Qualifies for duty-free entry under USMCA HTS 9823.06.01 for Mexican-origin dairy meeting general note 11 origin rules. Used in premium culinary applications requiring rich texture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³ChinaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+10.0%10%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0403.20Higher: 27% vs 10%

If milkfat content is 3% or less

Yogurt classification splits by milkfat content into different subheadings

0403Higher: 27% vs 10%

If classified as buttermilk rather than yogurt

Production method determines yogurt vs buttermilk classification

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Milkfat content testing documentation required to confirm 0403.20.50 classification,Maintain records proving Mexican origin of milk used in yogurt production

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