HTS US: 0403.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading includes all forms of yogurt, acidified milk and cream, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavored or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa. The products covered can be presented in several states:
- Fresh or concentrated: Yogurt or acidified milk and cream in liquid or semi-solid form, possibly concentrated by evaporation or ultrafiltration.
- Frozen: Products preserved by freezing, including frozen yogurt.
- Other preparations: Such as flavored or containing other added ingredients.
These products are primarily made by fermentation of milk by lactic acid bacteria and may include cream, milk solids, and other dairy ingredients.
Code Hierarchy
- Section I:
- Live Animals; Animal Products (Chapters 01-05)
- Chapter 04: Dairy Produce; Birds’ Eggs; Natural Honey; Edible Products of Animal Origin, Not Elsewhere Specified or Included
- Heading 0403: Yogurt; Buttermilk, Curds and Whey, Whether or Not Concentrated or Containing Added Sugar or Other Sweetening Matter or Flavored or Containing Added Fruit, Nuts or Cocoa.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
0403.XX.XXXX– The final digits specify the exact product subtype and preparation method.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The 4-digit HS heading 0403 is further subdivided into more specific 6-digit and 10-digit codes based on the product type, flavoring, and preparation.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 0403.10 | Yogurt | Plain or flavored yogurt, whether or not containing added sugar or sweetening matter. |
0403.10.1000 |
Yogurt in liquid form (drinking yogurt) | |
0403.10.2000 |
Spoonable yogurt, plain or flavored | |
0403.10.3000 |
Frozen yogurt | |
| 0403.90 | Other acidified milk and cream | Includes buttermilk, curds, whey products, and other acidified milk preparations. |
0403.90.1000 |
Buttermilk, fresh or concentrated | |
0403.90.2000 |
Curds and whey, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or sweetening matter | |
0403.90.3000 |
Other acidified milk and cream products, including flavored or with added fruit, nuts or cocoa |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid errors in classification, note these exclusions:
- Milk and cream not acidified or fermented
- fall under Heading 0401 or 0402.
- Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk are classified under Heading 0405.
- Cheese falls under Heading 0406.
- Prepared or preserved dairy products other than yogurt or acidified milk may be classified under other headings such as 2105 for ice cream or other dairy-based preparations.
Notes
- FDA and USDA Regulations:
- Importation of dairy products including yogurt and acidified milk products is regulated by the FDA and USDA. Products must comply with pasteurization and health standards.
- Tariff Rates: Duty rates vary depending on the exact 10-digit HTS code and product form. Some yogurt products may be subject to quota or special tariff treatment.
- Labeling Requirements: Accurate labeling of ingredients, country of origin, and nutritional information is mandatory for all dairy imports.
Declaration Example
- Product:
- A shipment of frozen flavored yogurt with added fruit from New Zealand.
- US HTS Code:
0403.10.3000(Frozen yogurt) - Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
- General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (Tariff may vary; consult latest schedule)
- Additional Requirements: FDA import approval, USDA inspection, health certificates.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 0401:
- Milk and cream, not concentrated or acidified.
- HTS 0402: Milk and cream, concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter.
- HTS 0405: Butter and other fats and oils derived from milk.
- HTS 0406: Cheese and curd.
- HTS 2105: Ice cream and other edible ice, whether or not containing cocoa.
