Baby Gouda Fresh Cheese from Japan
Small-format fresh unripened Gouda cheese portions for retail, consumed fresh without aging. HTS 0406.10.48.00 covers this as other fresh Gouda not specified elsewhere. Mild creamy texture ideal for immediate consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label as 'fresh unripened' clearly; CBP may test for ripening enzymes indicating aged product
• Check country-specific quotas; Norway has 167,000 kg limit for Edam/Gouda fresh types
• Include nutritional panel and allergen declaration for FDA premarket notification