Grated Low-Fat Gouda

Grated Gouda cheese variant with reduced fat content but retaining characteristic flavor profile. Still classified under HTS 0406.20.48.00 unless butterfat drops below 0.5%, per quota distinctions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.85Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If butterfat ≤0.5% by weight

Low-fat quota subheading takes precedence

0406.90.93Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If margarine cheese substitutes

Imitation products enter separate provisions

2106.90.34Same rate: 17.5%

If butterfat substitutes >45%

High-fat substitutes have own quota

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Import Tips & Compliance

Fat analysis certificate required; monitor if near 0.5% threshold

Edam/Gouda quota first, then low-fat if applicable

No Mexico per rules

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