Gouda Cheese and Herb Spread from China
Creamy spread made from Gouda cheese blended with garlic and herbs, 60% cheese content for direct consumption. Classified in HTS 0406.90.86.00 as a mixture processed from Gouda under U.S. note 20 quota provisions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Document minimum cheese content to qualify as 'containing/processed from' Gouda; apply for quota license via USDA portal early in calendar year; label accurately to prevent FDA scrutiny