Shropshire Blue Powdered Cheese
Shropshire Blue Powdered Cheese is a UK cow's milk cheese with orange rind and blue veins, distinct from Stilton, powdered for culinary use. It falls under tariff item 0406.20.91 as 'other' grated or powdered cheese, within the access commitment for cheese imports.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0401101000–0410900000).
- GAC
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Global Affairs Canada: GAC Agriculture (Agriculture Prpoducts - Low Tariff) requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 04062091).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the quota is exceeded or no permit is held
Over access commitment rate applies to the same product.
If the cheese is processed or blended
Processed cheese preparations are classified elsewhere.
If the cheese is not grated or powdered
Natural cheese in other forms falls under this heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• This is a within access commitment item under Canada's cheese tariff-rate quota
• Imports without a quota allocation or permit pay the over access commitment rate
• Confirm the cheese is powdered and not in blocks to avoid misclassification
Related Products under Tariff item 0406.20.91
Artisanal Grated Stilton PDO UK
Hand-grated artisanal Stilton cheese with UK PDO, blue-veined and traditionally matured. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.91 as 'Other' grated or powdered cheese, within the access commitment.
Bleu d'Auvergne Grated Blue Cheese
Bleu d'Auvergne Grated Blue Cheese is a grated Bleu d'Auvergne featuring earthy flavors from the Auvergne region's cow's milk with prominent blue marbling. It is classified under tariff item 0406.20.91 as a grated or powdered cheese of a kind other than Cheddar, within the access commitment for cheese imports.
Blue Cheese Crumble Powder Cambozola
Powdered Cambozola, a German triple-cream blue cheese with soft texture and white-blue mold veins, ground for foodservice use. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.91 as 'Other' grated or powdered cheese, within the access commitment.
Bulk Grated Roquefort for Food Service
Bulk grated Roquefort cheese, a blue-veined cheese made from sheep's milk, intended for food service and manufacturing. It is classified under tariff item 0406.20.91 as 'Other' grated or powdered cheese, within the access commitment for imports.
Bulk Grated Stilton for Food Service
Bulk-packed grated Stilton cheese from UK producers, blue-veined for restaurant and foodservice applications. This product is classified under tariff item 0406.20.91 as 'Other' grated or powdered cheese, within the access commitment.
Cambozola Blue Cheese Crumbles
Cambozola Blue Cheese Crumbles are grated crumbles of German Cambozola, a triple-cream blue-veined cheese blending Gorgonzola and Camembert styles. It is classified under tariff item 0406.20.91 as a grated or powdered cheese of a kind other than Cheddar, within the access commitment for cheese imports.