Industrial Gouda Cheese Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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