Goya Cheese Shreds
Shredded Goya cheese from cow's milk, a Spanish-Italian style variety used in grating. Under HTS 0406.90.61.00 for quota-entry products containing Goya as listed. Processed shreds qualify as substitutes per tariff description.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 7.5% | +17.5% | 25% |
| š²š½Mexico | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
| šØš¦Canada | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
| š©šŖGermany | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
| šÆšµJapan | 7.5% | +10.0% | 17.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Edam/Gouda type misidentified
Similar hard cheeses fall under different quota notes.
If blue-mold processed variant
Blue-mold containing cheeses use separate quota subheadings.
If with vegetable proteins
Blends exceeding dairy purity move to compound preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Pre-apply for license considering small 'other' quota (13k kg); label shreds as containing Goya explicitly
ā¢ Avoid generic labeling to prevent disputes
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