Farmhouse Gouda Cheese Block from Germany
Artisanal farmhouse Gouda from EU cow's milk, semi-hard with rich, tangy profile from natural cultures, packed in 10kg blocks. Enters HTS 0406.90.14.00 pursuant to General Note 15 for quota-eligible Edam/Gouda. Excludes dehydrated or modified products per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include production method details in documentation; test for lactic cultures if challenged
• Pitfall: misclassifying as soft cheese delays clearance