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Grated Young Gouda Cheese

Freshly grated mild young Gouda cheese in 5kg blocks for foodservice grating stations. Meets HTS 0406.20.73.00 criteria for grated Gouda cheese entered pursuant to Edam/Gouda quota in Additional U.S. Note 20.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+20.0%30%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%—10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.30.44Higher: 35% vs 30%

If Emmentaler-type eye formation present

Eye formation in processed cheese changes to Swiss/Emmentaler quota provisions.

0406.90.16Higher: 35% vs 30%

If pre-grated consumer packaging

Retail-packed Edam/Gouda uses consumer cheese other subheading.

1901.10.21Higher: 37.5% vs 30%

If infant formula use with added nutrients

Nutritionally modified dairy for infants classified under food preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Age documentation required; young Gouda must match traditional mild flavor profile

• Temperature-controlled shipping essential; spoilage voids quota eligibility

• Avoid packaging that suggests retail sale, which may trigger different subheading