0406.20.44.00/Grated Young Gouda Cheese/Japan

Grated Young Gouda Cheese from Japan

Grated version of young Gouda cheese (4-12 weeks aged) from pasteurized cow's milk, ideal for melting in dishes. This product qualifies for HTS 0406.20.44.00 under U.S. note 20 as quota-eligible grated Gouda requiring import licensing.

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

• Label with exact aging period and fat content to match Gouda specs; apply for license early due to quota limits; avoid Mexican origin as excluded from this provision