Powdered Gouda Cheese for Industrial Use from Japan
Spray-dried Gouda cheese powder processed from authentic Gouda varieties, used in industrial food production. Classified under HTS 0406.20.75.00 as powdered cheese derived from Gouda, meeting grated/powdered criteria without retail packaging. Ideal for seasoning mixes and processed foods.
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
• Confirm product meets 'processed from Gouda' via lab analysis for Customs; apply for quota license early in calendar year
• Avoid Mexican origin as excluded from quotas
• Label moisture and fat content accurately to prevent disputes