Mature Gouda Rindless Block
Vacuum-packed 4-kg rindless block of 18-month mature Gouda with caramel notes and crumbly texture. HTS 0406.90.86.00 for quota-entry of Gouda cheeses per additional U.S. note 20.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If eye-formation Swiss type
Eye-formation Emmentaler has dedicated note 25 quota.
If blue-veined variant
Blue-mold processed cheeses under note 17 blue cheese quota.
If >80% whey protein concentrate
High-protein whey extracts from milk classify as albumins in Chapter 35.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Refrigerated shipping mandatory; provide aging certificates; exclude packaging weight per notes
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.86.00
Smoked Gouda Cheese Wheel
A 10-kg wheel of semi-hard Gouda cheese smoked over beechwood, with characteristic nutty flavor and golden rind. Classified under HTS 0406.90.86.00 as Gouda cheese entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 20 quota provisions, which covers Edam and Gouda cheeses and substitutes containing or processed from them.
Aged Edam Cheese Loaf
A 5-kg red-waxed loaf of aged Edam cheese with mild, nutty taste and firm texture from 6-month maturation. Falls under HTS 0406.90.86.00 for Edam cheese imported under the specific quota limits of additional U.S. note 20.
Gouda Cheese and Herb Spread
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.
Baby Edam Cheese Balls
Small 200g red-coated balls of mild young Edam cheese, popular for snacking with smooth creamy texture. HTS 0406.90.86.00 applies for Edam varieties entered pursuant to additional U.S. note 20 quota.
Gouda Jack Cheese Blend
Shredded blend of 50% aged Gouda and Monterey Jack for melting, used in pizzas and casseroles. Qualifies under HTS 0406.90.86.00 as cheese mixture containing/processed from Gouda per note 20.
Spiced Edam Cheese Block
Firm 2-kg block of Edam infused with cumin seeds, traditional Dutch Leyden-style for slicing. HTS 0406.90.86.00 for spiced Edam entered under Edam/Gouda quota of U.S. note 20.