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Goya Blanco Fresh Cheese Loaf

Loaf-shaped fresh Goya blanco cheese from cow's milk, versatile for grating or eating plain, with subtle saltiness. Classifies in HTS 0406.90.33.00 for other Goya not in 'original loaves' per Italian-type note. Meets 80-95% milkfat exclusion for butter.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina21.3%+17.5%38.8%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico21.3%+10.0%31.3%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada21.3%+10.0%31.3%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany21.3%+10.0%31.3%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan21.3%+10.0%31.3%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.90.31Higher: 42.5% vs 38.8%

If in original loaves from cow's milk

True loaf form qualifies as Italian-type in original loaves

0406.30.89Lower: 27.5% vs 38.8%

If processed from quota cheeses

If containing quota types like Gouda, enters general quota

2105.00.30Lower: 37.5% vs 38.8%

If ice cream mix preparations

If blended for ice cream, excludes to Chapter 21

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Invoice specifically as 'Goya other' to prevent loaf reclassification; test for water content under 16%

โ€ข Bundle with import license application early in year

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