Blue Castello Fresh Cheese from China
Creamy Danish fresh blue cheese with white rind and triple-cream richness, featuring blue veins throughout. Falls under HTS 0406.10.18.00 for other fresh blue-mold varieties. Triple cream (>60% fat) creates unique spreadable texture.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• High milkfat content requires accurate labeling to avoid reclassification
• Excellent refrigerated shelf life but verify cold chain from EU production
• Popular with distributors; coordinate quota usage with multiple suppliers