Smoked Edam Process Cheese Block

Processed Edam cheese block with natural smoke flavoring, emulsified for spreadability. Classifies to HTS 0406.30.75.00 as 'other' processed cheese derived from Edam, not fitting quota-specific forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.20.89Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If lightly smoked fresh Edam

Fresh smoked cheeses use different non-processed subheadings.

0406.90.95Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If over quota and described as generic

Excess quota cheese defaults to high-duty other categories.

2106.90.06Same rate: 17.5%

If artificial smoke flavor dominates

Excessive non-dairy flavorings reclassify as food preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

List smoke flavoring on commercial invoice; confirm no prohibited additives per Chapter 4 notes; track aggregate Edam/Gouda imports against annual quotas

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