Shredded Stilton Blue Cheese British from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Use PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) documentation proving UK Stilton authenticity for duty benefits
• Declare shred size and ensure no emulsifiers added, per butter/dairy spread notes excluding such from pure cheese
• Monitor annual entry volumes even if quota-exempt; aggregate reporting required for statistical purposes