Fresh Gouda Cheese Curd from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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