Grated Low-Fat Gouda from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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