0406.20.48.00/Powdered Smoked Gouda Cheese/Japan

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

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%

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Import Tips

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

• Analyze for moisture to confirm powder status

• Avoid Mexican origins per prohibitions