Danish Blue Cheese Powder
Powdered Danish Blue cheese, made from cow's milk with characteristic blue veins from Penicillium roqueforti mold, grated and dried for use in cooking and processed foods. Classified under HTS 0406.20.24.00 as blue-veined grated or powdered cheese subject to U.S. Note 17 quota provisions for blue-mold cheeses.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not grated/powdered but in blocks
Processed blue-mold cheese not in grated/powdered form falls under other blue-mold provisions still subject to Note 17 quota.
If containing non-milk fats or additives exceeding dairy limits
Products replacing milk constituents with other fats are excluded from Chapter 4 per chapter notes and classified as food preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license before entry as required for quota under U.S
• Note 17; verify cheese meets blue-mold definition and origin quotas (EU max 2,805,383 kg)
• Provide lab analysis confirming Penicillium mold and fat content to avoid reclassification
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Roquefort Cheese Granules
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Stilton Blue Cheese Powder
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