Handcrafted Fresh Gouda Loaf from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Distinguish from Italian-type loaves in note 21; Gouda shape doesn't trigger 0406.10.54
• Artisan production doesn't exempt quota; same country limits apply
• Provide production date <7 days to prove unripened status for entry