Norwegian Brunost Gjetost from Canada
Brown goat cheese made from whey, goat's milk, and cow's milk through caramelization, resulting in a firm, sweet texture typical of Gjetost varieties. It falls under HTS 0406.90.25.00 as 'other Gjetost cheeses' distinct from the primary Gudbrandsdalsost subheading, meeting Chapter 4 criteria for whey-based cheeses with specific fat and dry matter content. Primarily imported from Norway for specialty cheese markets.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
18.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license due to cheese quotas in Additional U.S
• Note 16; verify country-specific allocations (e.g
• Norway)
• Ensure certification of Gjetost composition to avoid reclassification as whey product
• Declare exact milkfat content to comply with labeling rules