Grated Young Gouda Cheese from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.5%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

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