Canadian Yogurt Starter Culture Powder
Dehydrated yogurt starter culture powder classified under 0403.90.45 as dry yogurt forms, produced in Canadian dairy facilities. Enters duty-free under USMCA 9823.06.04 TRQ provisions for Canadian dairy. Used by commercial yogurt producers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contains additives or stabilizers
Culture blends with additives classified as food preparations
If primarily microbial culture
Pure cultures may classify under prepared chemical products
If other dry fermented milks
Different dry milk categories have separate subheadings
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Include microbial analysis confirming live yogurt cultures,Verify TRQ allocation before production planning,Use refrigerated container if required by manufacturer specs
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Canadian Buttermilk Powder
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Canadian Skyr Yogurt Powder
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Canadian Cultured Dairy Powder
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Canadian Dry Buttermilk 85% Solids
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