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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lightly brined and ripened for 1-3 months
Ripened Edam moves to subheading 0406.20 for grated or powdered forms, but whole ripened wheels classify here per ripening process
If processed or containing substitutes from Edam/Gouda
Products containing or processed from Edam/Gouda with additives fall under 0406.90 other cheeses
If flavored with spices or herbs during production
Flavored Edam variants classify under 0406.30 for processed cheese preparations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license required for Note 20 quota entry; verify origin eligibility (e.g
• Argentina 235K kg, EU 6.4M kg)
• Provide lab analysis confirming Edam characteristics and cow's milk composition
• Avoid misclassification by ensuring no ripening beyond fresh stage
Related Products under HTS 0406.10.44.00
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.