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Cheese and curd: > Other cheese: > Other cheeses, and substitutes for cheese, including mixtures of the above: > Other, including mixtures of the above (excluding goods containing mixtures of subheadings 0406.90.61 or 0406.90.63): > Containing, or processed from, Edam or Gouda cheese: > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0406.90.88.00
Gouda Cheese Blend Snack Pack
A processed snack pack containing Gouda cheese mixed with mild cream cheese and herbs, designed for retail sale. Classified under 0406.90.88.00 as it contains Gouda cheese processed into a mixture excluding specific quota categories. Meets HTS criteria for other cheeses containing or processed from Gouda.
Edam Cheese Herb Spread
Spreadable Edam cheese processed with garlic, chives, and stabilizers for appetizer use. Falls under 0406.90.88.00 as 'other' processed from Edam excluding mixtures with specific quota subheadings. Retains essential cheese character from Edam base.
Smoked Gouda Cheese Cubes
Pre-cut smoked Gouda cheese cubes packaged for retail deli sales. Processed from Gouda via smoking, classified under 0406.90.88.00 as other containing/processed from Gouda excluding quota mixtures. Smoking qualifies as processing under HTS notes.
Edam Gouda Pizza Topping Mix
Shredded mixture of Edam and Gouda cheeses optimized for pizza melting. Classified 0406.90.88.00 as processed from Edam/Gouda excluding specific quota mixtures. Commercial foodservice packaging distinguishes from retail grated cheese.
Aged Gouda Peppercorn Cheese Wheel
12-month aged Gouda infused with green peppercorns during production. Meets 0406.90.88.00 as other cheese processed from Gouda with added flavorings excluding quota mixtures. Peppercorns constitute processing under chapter notes.
Edam Cheese Jalapeño Bites
Bite-sized Edam cheese pieces mixed with diced jalapeños and mild spices. Processed from Edam for snack applications, under 0406.90.88.00 excluding specific quota mixtures. Retains predominant Edam cheese character.
Gouda Cream Cheese Party Tray
Pre-arranged party platter with Gouda chunks, cream cheese wedges, and crackers. Classified 0406.90.88.00 as cheese mixture processed from Gouda in consumer set. Excludes specific quota mixtures per subheading exclusions.
Processed Edam Slices for Sandwiches
Thinly sliced processed Edam cheese with added emulsifiers for uniform melting in sandwiches. Under 0406.90.88.00 as other processed from Edam excluding quota mixtures. Emulsification constitutes processing per HTS.
Gouda Blue Cheese Salad Mix
Crumbled mixture of Gouda and mild blue cheese for salad toppings. Carefully excludes quota blue-mold percentages to qualify 0406.90.88.00 as Gouda-processed other cheese. Minimal blue prevents quota shift.
Edam Gouda Fondue Blend
Powdered blend of Edam and Gouda with cornstarch for hot fondue preparation. Processed from Edam/Gouda cheeses under 0406.90.88.00 as other mixtures. Minimal starch preserves cheese classification.
Spicy Gouda Stuffed Peppers
Mini sweet peppers filled with spicy Gouda cheese blend and baked. The cheese filling processed from Gouda qualifies 0406.90.88.00 despite vegetable exterior. Cheese provides essential character.
Edam Cheese Pimiento Loaf
Block loaf of Edam cheese blended with pimientos and forming agents. Classic processed cheese style under 0406.90.88.00 as processed from Edam excluding quota mixtures. Widely used for sandwiches.
Gouda Truffle Oil Infused Cubes
Gouda cheese cubes infused with black truffle oil for gourmet charcuterie. Minimal oil preserves 0406.90.88.00 classification as processed Gouda. Luxury positioning for high-end retail.
Mixed Milk Edam Substitute Slices
Processed cheese slices imitating Edam using mixed cow milks and cultures. Designed as Edam substitute under 0406.90.88.00 containing/processed from Edam style. Common in foodservice.
Gouda Fontina Blend Sticks
String cheese-style sticks blending Gouda with Italian Fontina cheeses. Processed into pull-apart form under 0406.90.88.00 as Gouda-containing other cheese. Popular kids' snack format.