Powdered Gouda Cheese Mix from Japan
Spray-dried powdered blend including Gouda cow's milk cheese for use in dips and processed foods. HTS 0406.20.89.00 applies to this 'other' grated/powdered mixture under note 16, separate from Edam/Gouda specific quotas. Popular in snack manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Apply for license via USDA portal; specify note 16 and country (e.g
• Netherlands via EU)
• Ensure packaging labels origin and milk type for FDA prior notice