Edam Cheese Shreds for Nachos

Medium shreds of processed Edam cheese optimized for melting in nacho applications. HTS 0406.20.73.00 covers grated Edam under the specific quota for Edam and Gouda cheeses in Additional U.S. Note 20.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.10.44Same rate: 27.5%

If fresh ungrated Edam wheels

Fresh Edam in natural wheels uses fresh cheese subheading, not grated.

0406.90.41Higher: 32.5% vs 27.5%

If Italian-type cheese mixtures

Blends with Parmesan/Romano characteristics fall under Italian quota note 22.

2106.90.06Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If with vegetable/seasoning inclusions

Vegetable-added cheese products classified as flavored preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Melt test documentation supports grated classification for specialty shreds

Country of origin critical; only specified countries access Note 20 quotas

Beware moisture content exceeding fresh cheese limits, risking fresh cheese classification