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Aged Edam Cheese Loaf

A 5-kg red-waxed loaf of aged Edam cheese with mild, nutty taste and firm texture from 6-month maturation. Falls under HTS 0406.90.86.00 for Edam cheese imported under the specific quota limits of additional U.S. note 20.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.90.16Higher: 32.5% vs 27.5%

If not quota-eligible

Non-quota Edam/Gouda mixtures classify under general low-butterfat or other cheese provisions.

0406.30.44Higher: 32.5% vs 27.5%

If processed cheese containing Edam

Processed (melted/emulsified) Edam cheese shifts to processed cheese heading 0406.30.

2106.90.64Same rate: 27.5%

If mixed with non-dairy additives > permitted

Excessive non-milkfat ingredients make it a dairy preparation outside Chapter 4 cheese definitions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm quota access by country (e.g

Norway 167K kg max); provide lab analysis if disputed as Edam-processed; track calendar-year quota usage to avoid over-entry penalties