Grated Edam Cheese for Sauce Manufacturing from China
Industrial-grade grated Edam cheese processed into uniform powder for instant sauce bases in food factories. HTS 0406.20.75.00 covers this as grated 'other' containing Edam, bulk for B2B use. Provides mild, nutty base without clumping.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Secure triple quota verification (Edam/Gouda, general dairy); provide processing flowcharts
• Use nitrogen-flushed packaging for shelf life
• Beware reclassification if particle size not 'grated/powdered'