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Boerenkaas Cheese

Farmhouse-style raw milk cow's cheese from Netherlands, natural rind, varying ages from young to old. Falls under HTS 0406.90.95.00 general quota for cow's milk cheeses entered pursuant to Note 16.

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.

0406.10.44Same rate: 27.5%

If young/unripened farm cheese

Unripened farm-fresh cheeses under fresh cheese quota

0406.90.16Higher: 32.5% vs 27.5%

If Edam/Gouda farmhouse

Farm varieties of quota-named cheeses classify specifically

0403.90.51Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If dried cream component

Dairy powders including dried whey under separate quota Note 8

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Import Tips & Compliance

Raw milk cheeses require FDA veterinary approval and aging >60 days

Netherlands quota generous but license early

Include farm production certification

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