Gouda Cheese and Herb Spread from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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