Industrial Gouda Cheese Powder

Bulk powdered Gouda cheese for industrial food processing in snack coatings and bakery fillings. Classified in HTS 0406.20.73.00 as powdered cheese processed from Gouda under Additional U.S. Note 20 quota requirements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.89Same rate: 27.5%

If general grated cheese not specifying Edam/Gouda

Unspecified grated cheeses fall under broader other grated category outside quota.

3502.20.00Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If whey protein >80% by dry matter

High whey protein concentrates from cheese processing classified as albumins.

1702.90.10Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If lactose >95% from whey processing

Cheese whey byproducts high in lactose shift to sugars heading per chapter exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Bulk shipments need commercial invoice detailing protein/milkfat specs per chapter notes

Quota reallocations possible; track via USTR-approved USDA regulations

Ensure no emulsifiers added, per butter/dairy spread definitions excluding such products