Industrial Gouda Process Cheese from China
Processed Gouda cheese formulated for melting applications in food manufacturing, packaged in 40lb blocks. Enters under HTS 0406.30.44.00 pursuant to U.S. Note 20 for controlled imports of processed Edam/Gouda cheeses. Subject to country-specific tariff-rate quotas and licensing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32.5%
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
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)
Import Tips
• Pre-apply for import license 30-60 days prior to arrival; provide manufacturer specs confirming emulsifier content and milkfat percentage; segregate from natural cheese shipments to avoid commingling