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Leyden Cheese Blend

Leyden-style cheese blend with cow's milk base, cumin seeds, and non-quota cheeses for distinctive flavor. Semi-hard Dutch-American variety. Classified HTS 0406.90.97.00 as flavored other cheese.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.73Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If Edam/Gouda base with spices

Spiced versions of quota cheeses (Edam/Gouda) follow quota classification

2106.90.85Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If spice content dominates

Cheese products where flavorings overwhelm cheese character become preparations

0406.30.77Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If qualifies as Italian-type spiced

Certain spiced grating cheeses fall under Italian quota provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Spice content documentation; excessive may affect cheese vs. preparation classification

Flavor infusion method records prevent processed cheese reclassification

Netherlands origin requires quota verification against multiple cheese categories

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