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Processed Smoked Gouda Cubes from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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