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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.30.44Higher: 32.5% vs 17.5%

If naturally mold-ripened processed Edam

Mold-ripened Edam variants classify under specific ripening subheading

0406.90.72Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If contains blue-mold cultures

Any blue-mold processing shifts to separate blue cheese quota category

0710.80Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If dehydrated to low moisture levels

Dried/smoked cheese products with minimal moisture classify as dehydrated vegetables if vegetable-like

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document smoking process to prove 'processed from' status; check country-specific Edam/Gouda quotas; ensure vacuum packaging complies with FDA requirements

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