Processed Edam Slices for Sandwiches from Japan
Thinly sliced processed Edam cheese with added emulsifiers for uniform melting in sandwiches. Under 0406.90.88.00 as other processed from Edam excluding quota mixtures. Emulsification constitutes processing per HTS.
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
• Specify emulsifier types in documentation; test meltability if disputed; coordinate with deli meat import quotas