Edam Cheese Powder for Retail

Fine Edam cheese powder packaged for retail sale, made by grating and spray-drying authentic Edam wheels. Enters under HTS 0406.20.44.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 20 quota and licensing for grated cheeses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina15%+17.5%32.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico15%+10.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada15%+10.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany15%+10.0%25%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan15%+10.0%25%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0404.90Lower: 18.5% vs 32.5%

If whey-derived rather than direct from milk coagulation

Whey concentrates or modified whey products classified in heading 0404

0406.20.89Lower: 27.5% vs 32.5%

If exceeding annual quota limits

Over-quota Edam/Gouda grated cheese uses general provision subheading

2106.90.85Lower: 27.5% vs 32.5%

If blended with vegetable fats

Dairy spreads or mixed fat products fall under food preparations

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide certificate of analysis showing milkfat and moisture matching Edam standards; track quota usage via USDA portal; declare retail packaging to avoid bulk reclassification

Related Products under HTS 0406.20.44.00

Grated Edam Cheese

Finely grated Edam cheese made from cow's milk, processed into powdered form for culinary use in sauces and gratins. This falls under HTS 0406.20.44.00 as grated Edam cheese described in additional U.S. note 20 to chapter 4, entered pursuant to its quantitative provisions and import license requirements.

Powdered Gouda Cheese

Powdered Gouda cheese produced by grating and drying semi-hard cow's milk Gouda for use in cheese powders and blends. Classified under HTS 0406.20.44.00 as grated/powdered Gouda meeting additional U.S. note 20 quota entry conditions for licensed imports.

Grated Young Gouda Cheese

Grated version of young Gouda cheese (4-12 weeks aged) from pasteurized cow's milk, ideal for melting in dishes. This product qualifies for HTS 0406.20.44.00 under U.S. note 20 as quota-eligible grated Gouda requiring import licensing.

Grated Aged Gouda Cheese

Grated aged Gouda (over 12 months) with nutty flavor profile, processed from cow's milk for premium grating applications. Classified in HTS 0406.20.44.00 as quota-described grated Gouda under U.S. note 20 import rules.

Bulk Grated Edam for Food Service

Bulk-packed grated Edam cheese for restaurant and food service use, derived from traditional Edam production. This enters HTS 0406.20.44.00 under additional U.S. note 20 for licensed quota imports of grated Edam.

Gouda Cheese Granules

Granular grated Gouda cheese with uniform particle size for easy sprinkling and melting. Falls under HTS 0406.20.44.00 as powdered/grated Gouda eligible for U.S. note 20 quota entry with required licensing.