0406.20.73.00/Edam Cheese Shreds for Nachos/Japan

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

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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