Farmhouse Gouda Cheese Block from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Include production method details in documentation; test for lactic cultures if challenged
• Pitfall: misclassifying as soft cheese delays clearance