EU Edam Cheese Wheels
Traditional semi-hard Edam cheese produced in the Netherlands with characteristic red wax coating, meeting the quota specifications in additional U.S. note 20 for Edam and Gouda cheeses from EU countries. This cheese has a mild, nutty flavor and is aged for several months. It falls under HTS 0406.90.16.00 when imported pursuant to the quota provisions limiting EU access to 6,389,000 kg annually.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not entered pursuant to quota note 20
Quota-specific subheading; non-quota Edam/Gouda falls under general other cheese provisions outside note 20 limits
If Emmentaler-type without eye formation
Cheese resembling Emmentaler processed characteristics shift to Swiss/Emmentaler subheadings per note 22
If grated or powdered form
Processed cheese in grated/powdered state classified under grated cheese heading regardless of type
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain import license from USDA before entry as required for quota provisions; verify cheese meets Edam composition standards and EU origin certification; avoid misclassification by confirming not processed from other cheese types
Related Products under HTS 0406.90.16.00
Dutch Gouda Cheese Loaves
Classic Gouda cheese in large cylindrical loaves from Dutch dairies, qualifying under the EU quota in additional U.S. note 20 for Edam and Gouda with up to 6,389,000 kg allowance. Features a creamy texture and caramel-like sweetness from extended aging. Imported pursuant to quota provisions under HTS 0406.90.16.00.
Norwegian Jarlsberg-Style Gouda
Semi-soft Gouda variant produced in Norway, entered under the 167,000 kg quota allocation in additional U.S. note 20 for Edam and Gouda cheeses. Mild flavor with large eyes, meeting exact quota criteria for non-EU specified countries. Classified in HTS 0406.90.16.00 when pursuant to note 20 provisions.
Argentine Edam Wax-Coated Balls
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.
EU Young Gouda Cheese Blocks
Mild young Gouda in rectangular blocks from EU producers like those in the Netherlands, covered by note 20 quota up to 6,389,000 kg for Edam/Gouda. Short-aged for supple texture. HTS 0406.90.16.00 applies when entered under quota.
Uruguay Aged Gouda Wheels
Fully aged Gouda wheels from Uruguayan dairies with nutty, crystalline texture, entered under note 20 quota for Edam/Gouda (part of other countries allocation). Meets import provisions for HTS 0406.90.16.00.
New Zealand Edam Export Loaves
Edam loaves crafted in New Zealand for export, qualifying under note 20 'other countries' quota share for Edam/Gouda. Balanced flavor profile. Classified HTS 0406.90.16.00 pursuant to quota.