Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Cheese and curd: > Fresh (unripened or uncured) cheese, including whey cheese, and curd: > Other: > Other: > Edam and Gouda cheeses, and cheese and substitutes for processed from, Edam and Gouda cheese: > Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
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 0406.10.44.00
Edam Cheese Wheels
Classic semi-hard Edam cheese produced from cow's milk, formed into characteristic spherical wheels weighing 1-2 kg each, with mild nutty flavor after ripening. Classified under HTS 0406.10.44.00 as fresh unripened Edam cheese entered pursuant to U.S. Note 20 quota provisions for Edam and Gouda types. Meets chapter requirements for cow's milk cheeses in original form without processing beyond basic curd formation.
Gouda Cheese Loaves
Traditional Gouda cheese in rectangular loaf form, made from pasteurized cow's milk with rennet, featuring creamy texture suitable for fresh consumption. Falls under HTS 0406.10.44.00 as unripened Gouda entered under U.S. Note 20 quota for specified Edam/Gouda types. Excludes any extended aging that would alter classification.
Baby Edam Cheese Balls
Small 250g spherical Edam cheeses designed for retail, made from whole cow's milk with red paraffin wax coating, mild and sliceable. HTS 0406.10.44.00 applies to these fresh unripened Edam products entered pursuant to Note 20 provisions. Conforms to chapter notes excluding ripened or processed variants.
Young Gouda Cheese Blocks
Fresh young Gouda cut into 5kg blocks, characterized by supple texture and sweet milky taste from short-set curd process. Classified in HTS 0406.10.44.00 for unripened Gouda under Note 20 quota system. Distinguishes from aged variants by lack of prolonged maturation.
Edam Cheese Curd for Processing
Fresh Edam-style cheese curd drained but unmolded, destined for further U.S. processing into retail products. HTS 0406.10.44.00 covers this unripened fresh cheese entered via Note 20. Meets fresh cheese definition without molding or ripening per chapter notes.
Pre-Shredded Fresh Gouda
Fresh Gouda cheese lightly shredded for immediate use, retaining unripened characteristics with high moisture. Enters under HTS 0406.10.44.00 as Gouda-type fresh cheese pursuant to Note 20 limits. Excludes any drying or aging processes.
Organic Edam Cheese Rounds
Certified organic Edam cheese in 1kg rounds from grass-fed cows, unripened with clean mild profile. HTS 0406.10.44.00 for organic Edam entered under Note 20 quota. Organic status doesn't alter dairy classification per HTS notes.
Farmstead Gouda Fresh Curd
Artisanal farmstead Gouda curd straight from small dairy, fresh and unpressed for premium markets. Classified HTS 0406.10.44.00 as unripened Gouda under Note 20. Fits fresh cheese criteria without further processing.
Edam-Style Whey Cheese
Fresh whey cheese mimicking Edam flavor profile from whey separation process, unripened blocks. HTS 0406.10.44.00 includes whey cheeses as Edam substitutes under Note 20. Complies with fresh cheese definitions.
Reduced-Fat Gouda Fresh
Low-fat Gouda cheese fresh unripened, skim milk base with <10% fat, block form. Enters HTS 0406.10.44.00 as Gouda under Note 20 despite fat reduction. Not subject to low-fat quotas in other notes.