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Grated Aged Edam Cheese from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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