Canadian Cheddar Yogurt
Plain yogurt made from Canadian milk containing over 3% but not over 6% milkfat, classified under subheading 0403.90.55 as yogurt not in immediate containers for retail sale. This product qualifies for special USMCA treatment under HTS 9823.06.05 as goods of Canada per note 6(b)(2), allowing preferential duty rates for qualifying dairy imports from Canada.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If milkfat content under 3%
Yogurt with less than 3% milkfat falls into lower fat category 0403.90.45
If flavored or sweetened
Flavored/sweetened yogurt products are classified as dairy preparations in Chapter 21
If subject to fluid cream/yogurt quota
Certain Canadian yogurt may enter under separate USMCA dairy quota provisions
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify Canadian origin documentation and USMCA certificate to qualify for note 6(b)(2) treatment under 9823.06.05,Ensure product meets 0403.90.55 specifications (3-6% milkfat, not retail packed) with lab analysis if challenged,Maintain cold chain documentation to prevent reclassification as perishable goods outside dairy provisions
Related Products under HTS 9823.06.05
Canadian Plain Greek Yogurt Bulk
Strained Greek-style yogurt in bulk packaging from Canadian dairy cooperatives, 4.5% milkfat, specifically provided for in 0403.90.55. Enters under USMCA provisions 9823.06.05 for Canadian goods per subchapter note 6(b)(2), recognizing strained yogurt as qualifying dairy product.
Canadian Institutional Yogurt 5% Fat
5% milkfat plain yogurt packed for institutional use (restaurants, schools) in 20kg pails, classified 0403.90.55. Qualifies for USMCA preferential treatment under 9823.06.05 as Canadian-origin yogurt per note 6(b)(2) dairy provisions.
Canadian Whole Milk Yogurt Bulk Pack
Whole milk yogurt (5.2% milkfat) in industrial bulk packaging for further processing, provided for in subheading 0403.90.55. Enters US under USMCA 9823.06.05 as qualifying Canadian dairy product per subchapter note 6(b)(2).
Canadian Strained Yogurt for Processing
Strained yogurt (4.8% milkfat equivalent) in 1000L totes for manufacturing use, classified under 0403.90.55. USMCA treatment under 9823.06.05 recognizes this as qualifying Canadian yogurt product per note 6(b)(2).
Canadian Dairy Plant Yogurt Base
Unflavored yogurt base (3.5% milkfat) for dairy plant use, packed in 500kg supersacks under 0403.90.55. Qualifies for 9823.06.05 USMCA treatment as Canadian-origin yogurt per subchapter note 6(b)(2).