0406.20.15.00/Shredded Stilton Blue Cheese British/Japan

Shredded Stilton Blue Cheese British from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

17%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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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