Processed Smoked Gouda Cubes from China
Processed Gouda cheese cubes with natural smoke flavoring, emulsified for uniformity. HTS 0406.30.48.00 includes this 'other' smoked variant of processed Edam/Gouda under dairy quotas.
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
• Verify smoke treatment doesn't alter to 'preserved' status; declare as processed cheese only
• Provide smoke source documentation; artificial vs natural affects FDA labeling compliance