Grated Low-Fat Gouda from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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