EU Edam Cheese Loaf from Germany
A semi-hard cheese made from pasteurized cow's milk with a mild, nutty flavor and characteristic yellow wax coating, produced in the Netherlands under EU standards. Classified under HTS 0406.90.14.00 as Edam cheese entered pursuant to General Note 15 provisions for quota-controlled EU dairy imports. Meets chapter requirements for fresh or matured cheese not elsewhere specified in heading 0406.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license before entry as required for quota goods; verify country of origin documentation for EU-27 eligibility
• Ensure cheese meets Edam composition standards to avoid reclassification
• Check current quota availability via USTR allocations