Canadian Plain Yogurt 3.5% Milkfat from Japan
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 — 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
• 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