Belgian Edam Cheese Block from China
Mild, smooth Edam cheese produced in Belgium from cow's milk, vacuum-packed in 5kg blocks with subtle salty flavor suitable for slicing. Entered under HTS 0406.90.14.00 pursuant to General Note 15 for quota-controlled Edam/Gouda imports from EU-27 countries. Meets definition as other unmixed cheese in heading 0406.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
• Apply for import license through USDA portal before shipment; include commercial invoice detailing cheese type and weight
• Watch for quota exhaustion leading to higher over-quota duties