Canadian Plain Yogurt 3.5% Milkfat from Germany
Plain yogurt produced in Canada with 3.5% milkfat content, classified under subheading 0403.90.55 as yogurt not in bulk. This falls under HTS 9823.06.02 as a good of Canada under USMCA general note 11, subject to quantitative limits in U.S. note 6(b)(1) for preferential duty treatment. It meets USMCA origin rules for dairy products from Canadian milk.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify Canadian origin with USMCA certification of origin and ensure product falls within quantitative limits of U.S. note 6(b)(1)
• Provide commercial invoice showing milkfat content and HTS classification; maintain records for 5 years
• Monitor quota usage through CBP systems to avoid exceeding annual limits triggering higher duties