Powdered Gouda Cheese for Sauces from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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