Cubed Processed Gouda Cheese from China
Processed Gouda cheese cut into uniform cubes, emulsified for consistent texture used in cheese trays and salads. Falls under HTS 0406.30.48.00 as 'other' processed Edam/Gouda not grated/powdered, fitting quota-controlled processed dairy spreads.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Pre-verify quota availability for origin country (EU-27 max 6,389,000 kg); licenses reallocate unfilled quantities per USTR
• Label clearly as 'processed Gouda' with compositional analysis; FDA prior notice required for dairy 72 hours pre-arrival