Leyden Cheese from Canada
Semi-hard cow's milk cheese from Netherlands flavored with cumin seeds, aged for pungent aroma. HTS 0406.90.95.00 covers as general quota cow's milk cheese, spices considered flavoring not changing classification.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Spice content <5% doesn't affect cheese classification; declare accurately
• Track Netherlands quota within EU allocation
• Provide proof of natural lactic cultures only