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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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