Argentine Edam Wax-Coated Balls from Germany
Small spherical Edam cheeses coated in red paraffin wax from Argentina, utilizing the 235,000 kg quota in U.S. note 20 for Edam and Gouda. Traditional mild taste suitable for slicing. Enters under HTS 0406.90.16.00 pursuant to quota provisions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Validate Argentine origin and quota eligibility with export certificate; no weight allowance for wax coating per US note; monitor cumulative quota entries calendar year