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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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)