Spicy Gouda Stuffed Peppers from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Calculate duty on cheese content value only; provide filling composition certificates; FDA acidified food registration needed