Powdered Gouda Cheese for Sauces from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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