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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+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.85Higher: 30% vs 20%

If butterfat ≤0.5% by weight

Low-fat quota subheading takes precedence

0406.90.93Higher: 30% vs 20%

If margarine cheese substitutes

Imitation products enter separate provisions

2106.90.34Same rate: 20%

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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