Powdered Gouda Cheese

Powdered Gouda cheese produced by grating and drying semi-hard cow's milk Gouda for use in cheese powders and blends. Classified under HTS 0406.20.44.00 as grated/powdered Gouda meeting additional U.S. note 20 quota entry conditions for licensed imports.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China15%+17.5%32.5%
🇲🇽Mexico15%+10.0%25%
🇨🇦Canada15%+10.0%25%
🇩🇪Germany15%+10.0%25%
🇯🇵Japan15%+10.0%25%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.20.73Lower: 27.5% vs 32.5%

If sold in wheel form rather than powdered

Whole or portioned Gouda without grating classified in different Edam/Gouda quota subheading

0406.90.86Lower: 27.5% vs 32.5%

If flavored or spiced during processing

Processed or flavored Gouda variants fall under other Edam/Gouda provisions

2106.90.64Lower: 27.5% vs 32.5%

If for industrial food manufacturing use with binders

Cheese powders with added stabilizers exceed pure grated cheese definition

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm product origin against note 20 country allocations (e.g

Norway 167,000 kg); submit documentation proving grated/powdered form and 100% Gouda composition; monitor annual quota exhaustion to time shipments

Related Products under HTS 0406.20.44.00

Grated Edam Cheese

Finely grated Edam cheese made from cow's milk, processed into powdered form for culinary use in sauces and gratins. This falls under HTS 0406.20.44.00 as grated Edam cheese described in additional U.S. note 20 to chapter 4, entered pursuant to its quantitative provisions and import license requirements.

Grated Young Gouda Cheese

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.

Edam Cheese Powder for Retail

Fine Edam cheese powder packaged for retail sale, made by grating and spray-drying authentic Edam wheels. Enters under HTS 0406.20.44.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 20 quota and licensing for grated cheeses.

Grated Aged Gouda Cheese

Grated aged Gouda (over 12 months) with nutty flavor profile, processed from cow's milk for premium grating applications. Classified in HTS 0406.20.44.00 as quota-described grated Gouda under U.S. note 20 import rules.

Bulk Grated Edam for Food Service

Bulk-packed grated Edam cheese for restaurant and food service use, derived from traditional Edam production. This enters HTS 0406.20.44.00 under additional U.S. note 20 for licensed quota imports of grated Edam.

Gouda Cheese Granules

Granular grated Gouda cheese with uniform particle size for easy sprinkling and melting. Falls under HTS 0406.20.44.00 as powdered/grated Gouda eligible for U.S. note 20 quota entry with required licensing.