Grated Edam Cheese from Japan
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.
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
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license before entry as required by additional U.S. note 20; verify quota availability for origin country (e.g
• EU-27 max 6,389,000 kg); provide lab analysis confirming Edam characteristics and grated form to avoid reclassification