Edam Cheese Shreds for Nachos from Japan
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.
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
• 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