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).

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0405.10.20Higher: 35% vs 10%

If cultured buttermilk instead of yogurt

Buttermilk cultures vs yogurt cultures determine Chapter 04 placement

0403.90Higher: 27% vs 10%

If in smaller non-bulk containers

Intermediate packaging sizes may trigger different yogurt subheading

3824.30.00Higher: 38.6% vs 10%

If chemical analysis deems it concentrate

High-solids yogurt base sometimes classified as dairy chemical prep

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Import Tips & Compliance

Secure advance CBP ruling on supersack packaging as non-retail,Maintain batch records showing consistent 3-6% milkfat specification,Monitor annual USMCA yogurt quota status before large shipments

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