Industrial Gouda Cheese Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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