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.

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.

0406.20.44Higher: 32.5% vs 17.5%

If natural ripened, not emulsified

Ripened natural Gouda without processing/emulsifiers stays in 0406.20 unprocessed cheeses.

0406.90.95Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If quota-exceeding or general cheese substitute

Processed cheeses outside specific type quotas default to 0406.90 general provision.

0405.20.60Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If dairy spread with 39-80% milkfat

Spreadable emulsions meeting dairy spread definition (chapter note b) classify under butter/dairy spreads.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Check country-specific quotas (Norway 167,000 kg); no Mexico products allowed in this subheading

Include ripening duration records (young <2 months) and emulsifier declaration for CBP verification

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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.

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.

Processed Smoked Gouda Cubes

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.