Grated Young Gouda Cheese from Japan
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 — 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%
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