Powdered Gouda Cheese for Sauces
Spray-dried powdered Gouda cheese derived from authentic Gouda, used primarily in sauce bases and powdered cheese shakers. Falls under HTS 0406.20.73.00 for powdered cheese processed from Gouda, subject to the specific Edam/Gouda import quota in Additional U.S. Note 20.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for non-quota entries
Same product outside quota provisions uses general grated Edam/Gouda subheading.
If processed and containing >15% milkfat by dry weight
Higher fat processed cheese from Gouda shifts to Chapter 4 processed cheese heading.
If butterfat ≤0.5% by weight
Low-fat cheese powders fall under low-fat dairy quota provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify processing documentation confirms Gouda origin; moisture content must meet grated/powdered specs
• Apply for quota license early; Norway has 167,000 kg allocation under Note 20
• Label accurately to avoid reclassification; test for milkfat to confirm dairy purity
Related Products under HTS 0406.20.73.00
Grated Edam Cheese Blend
Finely grated mixture containing Edam cheese processed from cow's milk, specifically formulated for culinary use in dishes like pasta and casseroles. Classified under HTS 0406.20.73.00 as grated cheese containing or processed from Edam cheese, entered pursuant to Additional U.S. Note 20 quota provisions for Edam and Gouda types.
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.
Grated Young Gouda Cheese
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.
Edam Cheese Shreds for Nachos
Medium shreds of processed Edam cheese optimized for melting in nacho applications. HTS 0406.20.73.00 covers grated Edam under the specific quota for Edam and Gouda cheeses in Additional U.S. Note 20.
Edam-Gouda Grated Cheese Mix
Pre-grated combination of Edam and Gouda cheeses for retail pizza topping applications. HTS 0406.20.73.00 applies to grated mixtures containing or processed from these specific cheeses under the quota described in Additional U.S. Note 20.