Grated Edam Cheese from Japan

Finely grated Edam cheese made from cow's milk, processed into powder-like form for culinary use in sauces and gratins. This falls under HTS 0406.20.43.00 as grated Edam cheese entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions for quota-limited dairy imports. It meets the specific classification for powdered or grated forms of Edam cheese.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license required for quota entries under General Note 15; verify cheese composition meets Edam standards (semi-hard, cow's milk)

• Provide certificate of origin to confirm eligibility from quota countries; avoid misclassification as non-quota cheese