Processed Herb-Infused Gouda

Processed Gouda cheese with embedded herbs (dill, garlic), emulsified for even distribution. HTS 0406.30.48.00 captures 'other' flavored processed Edam/Gouda forms within chapter 4 dairy quotas.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.90.66Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If Italian-type processing with herbs

Herb-infused Italian cheeses have separate quotas in 0406.90 (note 22).

2008.97Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If fruit/herb content makes primarily preserved fruit product

Predominant non-dairy ingredients shift to chapter 20 preserved foods.

0404.10.11Higher: 48% vs 17.5%

If modified whey base with herb flavoring

Whey-derived products meeting subheading note classify separately from cheese.

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Import Tips & Compliance

List all herb additives precisely; FDA allergen declaration mandatory for dairy

Confirm herbs don't constitute 'preparation' pushing to chapter 21

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Bulk Processed Edam for Slicing

Large-format processed Edam cheese optimized for mechanical slicing in delis. Falls under HTS 0406.30.48.00 'other' processed Edam/Gouda, quota-controlled for tariff rate quota compliance.

Processed Gouda Cheese Slices

Processed cheese slices made from Gouda cheese, melted and blended with emulsifiers to create a uniform product suitable for sandwiches. Classified under HTS 0406.30.48.00 as processed Edam and Gouda cheese, not grated or powdered, meeting the specific fat and moisture composition requirements of heading 0406. This subheading covers 'other' forms beyond those specified elsewhere.

Processed Edam Cheese Loaf

A large loaf of processed Edam cheese produced by blending natural Edam with emulsifying salts for smooth melting and extended shelf life. HTS 0406.30.48.00 applies to this 'other' processed form of Edam/Gouda cheeses, distinguished from grated/powdered or quota-specific types.

Cubed Processed Gouda Cheese

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.

Processed Young Gouda Wheel

Whole wheels of young processed Gouda cheese with mild flavor, emulsified for food service slicing. HTS 0406.30.48.00 covers this 'other' category of processed Edam/Gouda cheeses under strict import quotas.

Emulsified Edam Cheese Block

Rectangular blocks of emulsified processed Edam cheese designed for industrial shredding. Classified in HTS 0406.30.48.00 as other processed Edam/Gouda, subject to quantitative restrictions and licensing.