Aged Edam Cheese Loaf from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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