Powdered Smoked Gouda Cheese

Powdered Gouda cheese infused with natural smoke flavoring during processing, for seasoning mixes. Classified in HTS 0406.20.48.00 as powdered Gouda, permissible if smoke is from cultures per butter notes.

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.

0406.40.54Higher: 32.5% vs 17.5%

If blue-mold contamination present

Mold characteristics shift to blue cheese quota

1901.20.45Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If mixed with other dairy powders

Blends become infant food preparations

0406.90.72Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If processed from blue-mold types

Any blue-mold processing triggers separate quota

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document smoke treatment as lactic culture-derived; obtain quota license

Analyze for moisture to confirm powder status

Avoid Mexican origins per prohibitions