Reduced-Fat Gouda Cheese
Gouda cheese with 20-30% less fat than standard, maintaining semi-hard texture for slicing. Classified HTS 0406.90.18.00 as other Edam/Gouda, provided butterfat exceeds 0.5% threshold excluding low-fat quotas. Meets natural cheese definition without substitutes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If butterfat ≤0.5% by weight
Low-fat threshold triggers specific quota under AUSN 23 for imitation cheeses.
If marketed as low-fat margarine cheese
Fat-modified products may classify under low-butterfat quota subheadings.
If fat replaced by vegetable oils
Constituent replacement violates Chapter 4, moving to preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Lab test fat content to confirm >0.5% avoiding separate low-fat quota (AUSN 23)
• Reference country quotas like New Zealand for blends
• Ensure no emulsifiers per butter note exclusion
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Young Gouda Cheese Wheel
A semi-soft, mild-flavored Gouda cheese aged for 1-3 months, produced from cow's milk with a smooth texture and characteristic yellow wax coating. It falls under HTS 0406.90.18.00 as 'other' Edam and Gouda cheeses, distinct from specific quota subheadings for fresh or grated varieties. This classification applies to wheel-form cheeses not meeting exact descriptions in prior subheadings.
Aged Gouda Cheese Loaf
A firm, caramel-flavored Gouda aged 12-18 months, formed into traditional loaves from pasteurized cow's milk. Classified under HTS 0406.90.18.00 as 'other' Edam and Gouda, outside specific fresh or processed subheadings. Meets Chapter 4 criteria for natural cheese without additives beyond cultures.
Smoked Gouda Cheese Block
A block of Gouda lightly smoked over hardwood, retaining classic nutty flavor with a golden rind. HTS 0406.90.18.00 covers this as 'other' Edam/Gouda since smoking doesn't alter base classification per Chapter notes. Exclusively cow's milk-derived without emulsifiers.
Herb-Infused Edam Cheese Wedge
Semi-hard Edam cheese wedge flavored with dill and parsley, mild and nutty from cow's milk. Falls under HTS 0406.90.18.00 as 'other' Edam/Gouda varieties not specified elsewhere. Herbs are minor additions not affecting primary cheese classification.
Farmhouse Edam Cheese
Artisanal Edam from raw cow's milk, aged in cloth-bound wheels with earthy flavors. HTS 0406.90.18.00 for 'other' Edam/Gouda not fitting quota-specific forms like grated. Excludes dehydrated or ghee per butter note.
Spiced Gouda Ball
Round Gouda ball coated in spices like cumin or caraway, popular in Dutch markets. Under HTS 0406.90.18.00 as other Edam/Gouda; spices don't trigger preparation status. Natural milkfat 45-50% without emulsifiers.