Processed Edam Cheese Spread from Canada
A creamy processed cheese spread made from Edam cheese, blended with emulsifiers to achieve a smooth, spreadable texture suitable for crackers and bread. It falls under HTS 0406.30.73.00 as processed cheese containing Edam, entered under the quota provisions of additional U.S. note 20 for Edam and Gouda type cheeses. This subheading covers non-grated, non-powdered processed cheese mixtures derived from these specific varieties.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
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
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license prior to entry as required for quota provisions in note 20; verify cheese composition documentation proves Edam origin; avoid misclassification by confirming not grated/powdered