Young Gouda Cheese Blocks from Mexico
Fresh young Gouda cut into 5kg blocks, characterized by supple texture and sweet milky taste from short-set curd process. Classified in HTS 0406.10.44.00 for unripened Gouda under Note 20 quota system. Distinguishes from aged variants by lack of prolonged maturation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide producer certification verifying 'young' unripened status; check country-specific quotas
• Ensure FDA prior notice for dairy
• Common pitfall: incorrect ripening declaration