Edam-Gouda Processed Cheese Blend from Germany
A processed cheese product mixing Edam and Gouda for balanced flavor, melted and reformed into slices or blocks without grating. It qualifies for HTS 0406.30.73.00 as 'mixtures of the above' processed cheeses containing quota varieties per U.S. note 20. Excludes added non-dairy fats per chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document exact cheese variety proportions to prove note 20 eligibility; apply for licenses early due to annual caps; declare no prohibited Mexican origin per quota terms