Powdered Gouda Cheese

Powdered Gouda cheese produced by drying and grinding aged Gouda wheels, used in spice blends and processed foods. Classified under HTS 0406.20.48.00 as 'other' grated/powdered Edam and Gouda cheeses per Chapter 4 definitions for processed cheese forms.

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.

0404.90Higher: 18.5% vs 17.5%

If whey-derived with high lactose content

Whey concentrates exceeding 95% lactose shift to whey products per chapter exclusions

1901.90.34Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If butterfat under 0.5% or margarine-type

Low-fat cheese substitutes enter low-fat quota subheadings

0406.30.85Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If for processed from, containing under 0.5% butterfat

Fat content determines shift to separate low-fat cheese quota

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Import Tips & Compliance

Secure import license for Edam/Gouda quota before shipment; declare exact moisture/fat content

Test for compliance with no-emulsifier rule in butter notes

Watch for reallocation if origin quota fills