Danish Blue Cheese Powder from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• 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