Smoked Grated Gouda from Japan
Lightly smoked then grated Gouda cheese retaining core Gouda characteristics for flavored grating. This qualifies for HTS 0406.20.44.00 as Gouda under additional U.S. note 20 quota-licensed entry.
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
Import Tips
• Detail smoking method and impact on composition in entry docs; ensure smoke flavoring doesn't alter to processed cheese status; apply early for smaller quota countries