Powdered Smoked Gouda Cheese from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document smoke treatment as lactic culture-derived; obtain quota license
• Analyze for moisture to confirm powder status
• Avoid Mexican origins per prohibitions