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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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