0406.20.43.00/Powdered Gouda Cheese/Japan

Powdered Gouda Cheese from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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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)