Processed Edam Cheese Blocks from Japan
Processed Edam cheese produced by melting and blending natural Edam cheese with emulsifiers, packaged in 5kg blocks for food service use. This falls under HTS 0406.30.44.00 as processed Edam cheese entered pursuant to U.S. Note 20 quota provisions for Edam and Gouda cheeses. It meets the specific import license requirements for these controlled dairy products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required by U.S
• Note 20; verify country-specific quota allocations (EU: 6,389,000 kg); ensure cheese composition certification showing processed Edam characteristics