Cumin Gouda Cheese Wheel from Japan
Full wheel of Gouda embedded with cumin seeds, aromatic and savory. HTS 0406.90.18.00 as flavored 'other' Edam/Gouda; seeds integral not preparation. Milkfat 80-95% range excluded from butter substitutes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Quantify cumin <5% to stay in cheese heading
• Reference AUSN 14 for aggregate limits
• Certify harmless cultures only