USMCA Mexican Plain Yogurt 32% Milkfat from Japan
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.
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
• Milkfat content testing documentation required to confirm 0403.20.50 classification,Maintain records proving Mexican origin of milk used in yogurt production