🇨🇦 Canada Import Tariff: HS 04.03

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.

MFN Tariff Rate22.5%

FTA Rate (UK-Canada TCA)

Preferential rate with Certificate of Origin

9.8%

Savings: 12.7 percentage points

HS Code04.03

ProductYogurt; 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.

Classification LevelHeading

Importing Country🇨🇦 Canada

Tariff Rate Comparison by Country

Compare import duty rates for HS 04.03 across major trading nations.

Country	MFN Rate	FTA Rate	FTA
🇸🇬 Singapore	1.6%	—	—
🇦🇪 UAE	5.5%	—	—
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia	7.2%	—	—
🇦🇺 Australia	10.7%	—	—
🇹🇼 Taiwan	14.2%	4.5%	ASTEP
🇹🇭 Thailand	18.9%	9.4%	RCEP
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	19%	0.2%	UK-Turkey FTA
🇰🇷 South Korea	19.3%	0.8%	KICEPA
🇻🇳 Vietnam	20.8%	3.1%	RCEP
🇲🇽 Mexico	21.1%	—	—
🇨🇦 Canada(current)	22.5%	9.8%	UK-Canada TCA
🇿🇦 South Africa	22.9%	9%	UK-SACUM
China	23.1%	—	—
🇺🇸 United States	25.1%	1.7%	USMCA
🇯🇵 Japan	27.2%	4.7%	JSEPA/RCEP
🇹🇷 Turkey	28.6%	6%	Turkey-Singapore FTA
🇮🇩 Indonesia	33.4%	2.3%	RCEP
🇪🇺 Germany (EU)	34.7%	—	—
🇧🇷 Brazil	46.3%	20.7%	Mercosur-Mexico ACE 55
🇮🇳 India	53%	—	—

Import Documents for Canada

Typical documents required when importing HS 04.03 products.

☑Commercial Invoice

Detailed invoice from the seller showing product description, quantity, unit price, total value, and terms of sale (Incoterms).

☑Packing List

Itemized list of contents in each package, including weights, dimensions, and marks/numbers matching the shipping containers.

☑Bill of Lading (B/L) or Airway Bill

Transport document issued by the carrier confirming receipt of goods for shipment. Acts as a contract of carriage and receipt.

☑CBP Entry Summary (Form 7501)

The formal customs declaration filed with US Customs and Border Protection for all commercial imports.

⚠️FDA Prior NoticeRequired

⚠️Milk Import Act PermitRequired

📋Tariff-Rate Quota LicenseMay apply

Related HS Codes in Canada

04.01Milk and cream; not concentrated, not containing a 0401.10Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, n 0401.20Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, n 0401.40Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, n 0401.50Dairy produce; milk and cream, not concentrated, n 04.02Milk and cream; concentrated or containing added s

View This Tariff in Other Countries

🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil China 🇪🇺 Germany (EU)🇮🇳 India 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇿🇦 South Africa 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇦🇪 UAE 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇻🇳 Vietnam

Import 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. into Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty for HS 04.03 in Canada?

The MFN (Most Favored Nation) tariff rate for importing 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. (HS 04.03) into Canada is 22.5%. Under the UK-Canada TCA, a preferential rate of 9.8% may apply.

Does Canada have any FTA that reduces tariffs on HS 04.03?

Yes. Under the UK-Canada TCA, the tariff may be reduced from 22.5% to 9.8%. A valid Certificate of Origin is required.

Which country has the lowest tariff for HS 04.03?

Among major trading nations, Singapore has the lowest MFN rate at 1.6% for this product.

What documents are needed to import HS 04.03 into Canada?

Typical import documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and customs declaration forms. Product-specific requirements (e.g., health certificates, safety standards) may apply depending on the product category.

Tariff rates are approximate estimates based on published MFN schedules. Actual rates may vary. Always verify with the official customs authority of Canada before making business decisions.