Grated Cabrales Blue Cheese from Japan
Grated Spanish Cabrales, a potent blue cheese made from mixed cow/goat/sheep milk with aggressive blue veining. This powdered form enters HTS 0406.20.22.00 as grated blue-veined cheese pursuant to General Note 15 quota requirements.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Mixed-milk composition requires detailed fat and protein analysis for Chapter 4 compliance
• Spain falls under EU-27 quota; coordinate with EU exporter for remaining quota availability
• Prevent moisture clumping in powder - affects 'grated/powdered' vs 'crumbled' classification