Powdered Gouda Cheese from China
Powdered Gouda cheese, grated to a fine consistency from authentic Dutch-style cow's milk cheese, used in spice blends and baking. Classified under HTS 0406.20.43.00 for grated/powdered Edam and Gouda cheeses under General Note 15 quota provisions. Meets chapter requirements for dairy-derived grated cheese.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32.5%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Confirm dry matter and fat content via lab analysis to avoid reclassification; apply for quota license early due to annual limits
• Ensure packaging labels 'grated cheese' accurately; declare country-specific quotas (e.g
• EU 6.389M kg)