Fresh Gouda Cheese Curd
Fresh curd from Gouda cheese production, unpressed and unripened, used for immediate processing or soft cheese making. Falls under HTS 0406.10.48.00 as fresh uncured Gouda cheese curd per chapter definition. High moisture content typical of fresh dairy stage.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whey cheese type
Whey-based fresh cheese classified separately from standard milk curd cheeses
If pressed into young ripened wheels
Pressing and minimal rind formation constitutes ripening process for 0406.20
If yogurt-like fermented but not curdled
Fermented milk products without true curd formation go to Chapter 0403 yogurt headings
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm quota availability for country of origin; Argentina limited to 235,000 kg annually for Edam/Gouda
• Document curd moisture >60% to prove fresh status; avoid drying which changes classification
• Maintain cold chain (below 40°F) with temperature logs for FDA dairy import requirements
Related Products under HTS 0406.10.48.00
Fresh Unripened Edam Cheese
Fresh Edam cheese made from cow's milk that has not undergone ripening or curing, presented in wheel form with mild flavor. Classified under HTS 0406.10.48.00 as fresh (unripened) Edam cheese, distinct from ripened varieties in other subheadings. Meets chapter requirements for fresh cheese without aging process.
Baby Gouda Fresh Cheese
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.
Unripened Edam Farmer's Cheese
Fresh farmer-style Edam cheese, unripened and uncured with granular texture from traditional curd draining. Classified HTS 0406.10.48.00 as other fresh Edam per hierarchy excluding specific quota types. Produced without wax coating typical of aged Edam.
Organic Fresh Gouda Minis
Certified organic small fresh Gouda cheeses, unripened for gourmet markets. HTS 0406.10.48.00 as other fresh Gouda excluding quota-specific types. Organic certification doesn't affect tariff classification.
Fresh Edam Cheese for Processing
Bulk fresh unripened Edam cheese imported specifically for further dairy processing. Classified HTS 0406.10.48.00 as fresh cheese not for retail consumption. Industrial format without consumer packaging.
Handcrafted Fresh Gouda Loaf
Artisanal fresh Gouda cheese formed into loaves, consumed unripened. HTS 0406.10.48.00 covers non-standard fresh shapes of Gouda. Distinct from Italian-type loaf requirements in quota notes.