Pre-Shredded Fresh Gouda from Germany
Fresh Gouda cheese lightly shredded for immediate use, retaining unripened characteristics with high moisture. Enters under HTS 0406.10.44.00 as Gouda-type fresh cheese pursuant to Note 20 limits. Excludes any drying or aging processes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Validate shredding occurred post-fresh production; provide lab reports
• Watch for quota exhaustion mid-year
• Label country-of-origin clearly