Processed Edam Cheese for Melting from China
Bulk processed Edam cheese blocks designed for industrial melting in sauces and fondues, meeting strict fat and solids specs. HTS 0406.30.73.00 applies to this non-grated processed cheese containing Edam, subject to U.S. note 20 quota entry provisions for controlled imports.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide manufacturer cert of Edam processing to avoid reclassification; track country-specific quotas (e.g
• Norway access); no weight allowance for inedible coverings per note