Smoked Gouda Cheese Block from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1250%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(1) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document smoking process to prove it doesn't constitute 'processing' triggering other subheadings
• Check for lactic cultures compliance per butter definition exclusion
• Avoid Mexico-origin goods as they're ineligible for quotas