Grated Low-Fat Gouda from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Fat analysis certificate required; monitor if near 0.5% threshold
• Edam/Gouda quota first, then low-fat if applicable
• No Mexico per rules