Leidse Processed Edam Cheese Loaves from China
Traditional Leidse Edam processed into loaves with cumin seeds and emulsifiers, maintaining authentic Dutch flavor profile for General Note 15 quota entry. The processing ensures uniform meltability while preserving characteristic seed crunch. HTS 0406.30.42.00 covers this spiced processed Edam cheese.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32.5%
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
• Quantify cumin seed content to avoid flavored cheese reclassification; provide regional origin certification for quota preference; ensure processing doesn't exceed emulsifier limits