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Blue Castello Fresh Cheese from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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