Fresh Unripened Edam Cheese from Japan
Fresh Edam cheese made from cow's milk that has not undergone ripening or curing, presented in wheel form with mild flavor. Classified under HTS 0406.10.48.00 as fresh (unripened) Edam cheese, distinct from ripened varieties in other subheadings. Meets chapter requirements for fresh cheese without aging process.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license as this falls under Edam/Gouda quota (6,389,000 kg EU-27); no Mexico products allowed
• Provide lab analysis confirming unripened status and Edam composition to avoid reclassification to ripened codes
• Declare exact milk type and fat content; fresh cheese requires refrigeration documentation for FDA entry