Smoked Gouda Cheese Block from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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