Fresh Gouda Cheese Curd from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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