Emulsified Edam Cheese Block
Rectangular blocks of emulsified processed Edam cheese designed for industrial shredding. Classified in HTS 0406.30.48.00 as other processed Edam/Gouda, subject to quantitative restrictions and licensing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If grated or powdered form
Processed Edam/Gouda in grated/powdered state moves to 0406.30.73 subheading.
If whey protein concentrate >80% dry matter
High whey protein products exclude from chapter 4 per chapter note (d), going to albumins.
If for retail food preparations containing this as ingredient
Mixed dairy preparations not qualifying as pure cheese fall under chapter 21 per U.S. note 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit import license application well before shipment; track quota fill rates via USDA Dairy Import Licensing Program
• Certify no cow's milk exclusions apply; test for butterfat/moisture matching heading 0406 definitions
Related Products under HTS 0406.30.48.00
Bulk Processed Edam for Slicing
Large-format processed Edam cheese optimized for mechanical slicing in delis. Falls under HTS 0406.30.48.00 'other' processed Edam/Gouda, quota-controlled for tariff rate quota compliance.
Processed Gouda Cheese Slices
Processed cheese slices made from Gouda cheese, melted and blended with emulsifiers to create a uniform product suitable for sandwiches. Classified under HTS 0406.30.48.00 as processed Edam and Gouda cheese, not grated or powdered, meeting the specific fat and moisture composition requirements of heading 0406. This subheading covers 'other' forms beyond those specified elsewhere.
Processed Edam Cheese Loaf
A large loaf of processed Edam cheese produced by blending natural Edam with emulsifying salts for smooth melting and extended shelf life. HTS 0406.30.48.00 applies to this 'other' processed form of Edam/Gouda cheeses, distinguished from grated/powdered or quota-specific types.
Cubed Processed Gouda Cheese
Processed Gouda cheese cut into uniform cubes, emulsified for consistent texture used in cheese trays and salads. Falls under HTS 0406.30.48.00 as 'other' processed Edam/Gouda not grated/powdered, fitting quota-controlled processed dairy spreads.
Processed Young Gouda Wheel
Whole wheels of young processed Gouda cheese with mild flavor, emulsified for food service slicing. HTS 0406.30.48.00 covers this 'other' category of processed Edam/Gouda cheeses under strict import quotas.
Processed Smoked Gouda Cubes
Processed Gouda cheese cubes with natural smoke flavoring, emulsified for uniformity. HTS 0406.30.48.00 includes this 'other' smoked variant of processed Edam/Gouda under dairy quotas.