Mature Gouda Cheese from Denmark from Japan
Mature Danish Gouda aged 12 months for intense flavor, semi-hard cow's milk cheese in wax coating. Classified HTS 0406.90.14.00 under EU General Note 15 for quota access as Gouda type. Complies with dairy spread exclusions having proper milkfat.
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
• Document aging process for mature classification; check EU country-specific reallocations
• Avoid bulk packaging misdeclared as industrial