0406.90.16.00Edam and Gouda cheeses
HTS Code 0406.90.16.00 covers any article best defined as Live Animals; Animal ProductsDairy produce; birds eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or includedCheese and curd:Other cheese:Edam and Gouda cheeses:Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 0406.90.16.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026
- Total duty
- 35%
- $3,500.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 35.47%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $13,547.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty15%
- Section 301 – China7.5%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 0406.90.16.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 15%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- A+BHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 35%
- Units of Quantity
- kg, kg cmsc
- China35%
- Mexico25%
- Canada25%
- Vietnam27.5%
- Germany15%
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US Import Duty on HTS 0406.90.16.00 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from China pay 35% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 15%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 15% |
| 35% |
| Mexico | 15% |
| 25%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 15% |
| 25%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 15% |
| 27.5% |
| Germany | 15% | None | 15% |
| Japan | 15% | None | 15% |
| South Korea | 15% | None | 15%12.5% with US-Korea FTA |
| Taiwan | 15% | None | 15% |
| India | 15% |
| 25% |
| Ireland | 15% | None | 15% |
| Italy | 15% | None | 15% |
| Switzerland | 15% | None | 15% |
| Thailand | 15% |
| 27.5% |
| Malaysia | 15% |
| 25% |
| United Kingdom | 15% |
| 25% |
| France | 15% | None | 15% |
| Indonesia | 15% |
| 25% |
| Brazil | 15% |
| 52.5% |
| Bangladesh | 15% |
| 25% |
| Cambodia | 15% |
| 25% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from China pay 35% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Mexico pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Canada pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Vietnam pay 27.5% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Germany pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Japan pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from South Korea pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs. With US-Korea FTA, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Taiwan pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from India pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Ireland pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Italy pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Switzerland pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Thailand pay 27.5% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Malaysia pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from United Kingdom pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from France pay the 15% base rate, with no additional tariffs.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Indonesia pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Brazil pay 52.5% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Bangladesh pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Cambodia pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 0406.90.16.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $47M of edam and gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00), up 1% on 2024, mostly from Netherlands (89%), Germany (8%) and Finland (1%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $42M | 89% | 1% | 15% |
| Germany | $4M | 8% | 3% | 15% |
| Finland | $400K | 1% | 7% | 15% |
| Poland | $299K | 1% | 8% | 15% |
| Estonia | $244K | 1% | 34% | 15% |
| Italy | $155K | 0% | 308% | 15% |
| Belgium | $146K | 0% | 4% | 15% |
| Lithuania | $72K | 0% | 22% | 15% |
| Spain | $53K | 0% | New | 15% |
| Portugal | $38K | 0% | 65% | 15% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 0406.90.16.00 cover?
HTS code 0406.90.16.00 covers edam and Gouda cheeses (Described in additional U.S. note 20 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions), classified under Chapter 4 (Dairy produce; birds eggs; natural honey; edible products of animal origin, not elsewhere specified or included) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 15%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 0406.90.16.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 0406.90.16.00 is 15%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A+,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from China?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from China pay 35% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – China (7.5%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Vietnam pay 27.5% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Mexico?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of edam and Gouda cheeses (HTS 0406.90.16.00) from Mexico pay 25% in duties: the 15% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 0406.90.16.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $47M of edam and Gouda cheeses under HTS 0406.90.16.00, mostly from Netherlands (89%), Germany (8%) and Finland (1%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 0406.90.16.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 0406.90.16.00 is 15%, from Germany, Japan and 6 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.
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