Product classification
HS code for Yogurt: 0403.20
Dairy produce, yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa.
Classification of yogurt under HS 0403.20
Yogurt is classified under HS code 0403.20, a specific subheading within Chapter 4 which covers dairy produce, birds' eggs, and natural honey. The classification is based on the fermentation process of milk using specific cultures, namely Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus. The Harmonized System was updated in 2022 to provide a dedicated subheading (0403.20) for yogurt, separating it from other fermented or acidified milk products like buttermilk or curdled milk. This code applies to yogurt whether it is concentrated, sweetened, flavored, or contains added fruit, nuts, or cocoa. The essential characteristic is the presence of the specific lactic acid bacteria and the resulting texture and acidity. As long as the dairy content remains the primary constituent and the product retains the character of yogurt, it remains in this category regardless of the addition of thickeners or stabilizers.
- Covers
- Plain full-fat or low-fat yogurt
- Fruit-flavored yogurt with real fruit pieces
- Yogurt containing chocolate or cocoa
- Greek-style yogurt and strained yogurt
- Sweetened yogurt with honey or sugar
- Also under 0403.20
- Chobani Greek Yogurt
- Yoplait Original Yogurt
- Danone Activia Yogurt
- Fage Total Greek Yogurt
- Stonyfield Organic Yogurt
Codes often confused with 0403.20
Common mistake. Yogurt is often misclassified under HS code 0401 or 0402, which are reserved for standard milk and cream that have not been fermented. Another frequent error is using HS code 1901.90 for dairy-based food preparations; however, 0403.20 is more specific for fermented yogurt. Liquid yogurt drinks are sometimes incorrectly placed in 2202.99 (beverages), but if they maintain the bacterial characteristics of yogurt, they should stay in 0403.20. Furthermore, frozen yogurt that contains more than a certain percentage of milkfat and is sold as a confection may be classified as ice cream under HS code 2105.00.
Top exporters and importers of HS 040320 (the code used for yogurt), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 040320 (the code used for yogurt) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 040320, not only yogurt.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $826M 20% of world exports
- 2 Greece $624M 15% of world exports
- 3 France $423M 10% of world exports
World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United Kingdom $561M 13% of world imports
- 2 Italy $491M 12% of world imports
- 3 Spain $290M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $4.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for yogurt
Brazil classifies yogurt under NCM 0403.20.00: HS 0403.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about yogurt
What is the HS code for Yogurt?
The HS code for Yogurt is 040320 (Dairy produce; yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa). The HS code for yogurt is 0403.20, covering both plain and flavored varieties.
How do I classify Yogurt for customs?
Yogurt is classified under HS code 040320 — Dairy produce; yoghurt, whether or not concentrated or containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavoured or containing added fruit, nuts or cocoa. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does adding fruit change the HS code of yogurt?
No, HS code 0403.20 explicitly includes yogurt containing added fruit, nuts, or cocoa, provided it remains a fermented dairy product.
Which countries are the top exporters of yogurt (HS 040320)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 040320 (the code used for yogurt) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($826M, 20% of world exports), Greece ($624M) and France ($423M). World exports came to about $4.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of yogurt (HS 040320)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 040320 (the code used for yogurt) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($561M, 13% of world imports), Italy ($491M) and Spain ($290M). World imports came to about $4.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Yogurt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 040320 for Yogurt is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for yogurt in Brazil?
In Brazil, yogurt (HS 040320) is classified under NCM 0403.20.00.