Smoked Gouda Cheese Block from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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