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0403 — Yogurt; buttermilk, curdled milk and cream, kephir and other fermented or acidified milk and cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa.
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Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 0403 when importing or exporting yogurt, buttermilk, or other fermented dairy products. For example, if you're shipping a container of flavored yogurt cups with added fruit, this heading applies.
When deciding between HS-6 040320 and HS-6 040390, consider the product's primary component. If your product is yogurt, even if it contains added sugar or fruit, classify it under 040320. If it’s buttermilk, kephir, or another fermented product that isn’t yogurt, use 040390.
The distinction between 040320 and 040390 hinges on whether the primary product is yogurt. If your shipment consists of a variety of fermented milk products, carefully check the labels to ensure correct classification, as this impacts duties and regulations.
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yogurt classification · buttermilk HS code · fermented dairy products · import yogurt · export buttermilk · dairy produce codes · curdled milk classification · kephir shipping · acidified milk HS-4 · sweetened yogurt import
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Flavored yogurt cups with added fruit
- Plain yogurt in bulk containers
- Buttermilk used for baking
- Kephir drinks with probiotics
- Curdled milk for cheese production
- Fermented cream for culinary use
Common questions
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- What HS code for yogurt with fruit?
- How to classify buttermilk for import?
- Is flavored yogurt under HS-4 0403?
- What are the subheadings for fermented milk?
- How to determine yogurt vs buttermilk HS code?
- What products fall under HS-4 0403?
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- how to classify yogurt for customs
- difference between yogurt and buttermilk HS codes
- importing flavored yogurt requirements
- shipping curdled milk internationally
- regulations for fermented dairy products
- exporting kephir and its HS code
- understanding dairy produce classifications
- yogurt with added sugar HS code
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What is the HS code for plain yogurt?
- Use **HS-6 040320** for plain yogurt, whether concentrated or not.
- How do I classify buttermilk?
- Buttermilk should be classified under **HS-6 040390**.
- Can I use the same code for flavored yogurt?
- Yes, flavored yogurt also falls under **HS-6 040320**, regardless of added ingredients.
- What if my product contains both yogurt and buttermilk?
- You must classify based on the primary ingredient; if yogurt is predominant, use **HS-6 040320**.
- Are there specific import regulations for yogurt?
- Yes, check local regulations as they may vary based on product composition and country.
- What is the difference between HS-6 040320 and HS-6 040390?
- HS-6 040320 is for yogurt products, while HS-6 040390 covers other fermented dairy like buttermilk and kephir.
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HS-6 subheadings (2)
- 040320Dairy produce; yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa
- 040390Dairy produce; buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit, nuts or cocoa (excluding yoghurt)