0406.20.43.00/Powdered Gouda Cheese/Mexico

Powdered Gouda Cheese from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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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)