Grated Aged Edam Cheese

Grated mature Edam cheese with caramel notes from extended aging, used in premium sauces. Fits HTS 0406.20.48.00 as 'other' grated Edam under cheese heading, meeting milkfat and processing criteria.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.44Higher: 32.5% vs 17.5%

If not grated/powdered form

Block or sliced Edam uses separate subheading

0406.10.04Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If very low fat content

Fat thresholds trigger different quota categories

2106.90.85Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If with added flavors or preservatives

Flavored preparations exceed pure cheese scope

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide aging certificates (min. 3 months for Edam); track quota usage by country

Label as 'grated' not 'shredded' for compliance

Monitor USTR reallocations for oversubscribed origins

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