Young Gouda Cheese from Netherlands from Germany
Young Gouda (jonge Gouda) aged 4 weeks, flexible texture with mild sweet taste, produced from Dutch cow's milk and waxed for preservation. Classified in HTS 0406.90.14.00 as Gouda cheese under General Note 15 EU quota provisions. Adheres to chapter notes excluding mixtures or substitutes.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'Gouda cheese' with aging details; obtain health certificate from EU authorities
• Common pitfall: incorrect weight declaration affects quota usage