Powdered Stilton Cheese UK Origin
Stilton cheese from the UK ground into fine powder, retaining its pungent blue-veined flavor for use in sauces and dressings. Falls under HTS 0406.20.15.00 specifically for grated/powdered Stilton per U.S. note 24, allowing unrestricted import quantities from UK producers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 17% | +17.5% | 34.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | 17% | +10.0% | 27% |
| šØš¦Canada | 17% | +10.0% | 27% |
| š©šŖGermany | 17% | +10.0% | 27% |
| šÆšµJapan | 17% | +10.0% | 27% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whey-derived with high lactose content
Powdered whey products over 95% lactose on dry matter shift to heading 0404 per chapter exclusions.
If flavored or mixed with non-dairy additives
Food preparations containing Stilton but replaced natural constituents classify under Chapter 21.
If for non-Stilton blue-mold powders
Other blue-veined grated cheeses from non-UK sources enter quota-limited subheadings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Include processing records showing powdering of UK Stilton to avoid reclassification as whey products
ā¢ Check for import licenses if exceeding declaration thresholds, though quota-exempt; label as 'grated/powdered' explicitly
ā¢ Test for moisture and fat content matching chapter note definitions to prevent disputes over dairy spread categorization
Related Products under HTS 0406.20.15.00
Grated Stilton Blue Cheese from UK
Finely grated Stilton cheese produced in the United Kingdom, a blue-veined variety with characteristic blue mold veins and creamy texture. Classified under HTS 0406.20.15.00 as grated Stilton cheese described in additional U.S. note 24, exempt from quantitative limits when from the UK.
Shredded Stilton Blue Cheese British
Shredded form of authentic British Stilton cheese, a protected designation blue-veined variety with rich, crumbly texture. HTS 0406.20.15.00 covers this grated equivalent entered under note 24 provisions for unlimited UK Stilton imports.
Micro-Grated Stilton for Culinary Use
Ultra-fine micro-grated Stilton cheese from UK dairies, ideal for melting into recipes while preserving blue-vein intensity. Precisely matches HTS 0406.20.15.00 for powdered/grated Stilton under unlimited UK entry provisions in note 24.
Frozen Grated Stilton Blue UK
Frozen grated Stilton cheese maintaining UK blue-vein authenticity through quick-freeze processing. Specifically under HTS 0406.20.15.00 for grated Stilton entered pursuant to note 24 quota exemption.
Premium Powdered Stilton for Export
Premium powdered Stilton from select UK creameries, blue-veined powder for high-end culinary exports. HTS 0406.20.15.00 designates this as note 24 Stilton, free from quantitative restrictions.
Artisanal Grated Stilton PDO UK
Hand-grated artisanal Stilton bearing UK Protected Designation of Origin, blue-veined with traditional maturation. Classifies in HTS 0406.20.15.00 as grated Stilton per note 24, exempt from cheese import quotas for UK products.