Dutch Gouda Cheese Wheel from Japan
Traditional semi-hard Gouda cheese aged 3-6 months, made from cow's milk with a creamy texture and sweet, caramel notes, typically coated in red or yellow paraffin. Falls under HTS 0406.90.14.00 for Edam and Gouda cheeses from EU countries entered under General Note 15 quota provisions. Complies with heading 0406 for unmixed fresh or matured cheeses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm EU-27 origin certificate to access quota share; provide lab analysis if requested for milkfat content
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling age which affects quota eligibility