Boerenkaas Processed Farmer's Gouda from China
Farmhouse-style (Boerenkaas) Gouda processed from raw milk cheeses, blended and emulsified for General Note 15 quota eligibility. Retains robust farmhouse flavors from farm-specific production then standardized through processing. HTS 0406.30.42.00 for quota processed Edam/Gouda.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Include raw milk pathogen testing certificates; verify farm-specific origin for authenticity; ensure processing eliminates quota-disqualifying pathogens