Stilton Blue Cheese Powder from China
Powdered Stilton blue cheese from the UK, handcrafted with blue Penicillium veins, grated for export in bulk. While whole Stilton has exemptions, this processed form enters under HTS 0406.20.24.00 per U.S. Note 17 for blue-mold cheeses (UK: 23,617 kg quota).
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Distinguish powdered form from exempt whole UK Stilton; provide UK origin cert for small quota
• Monitor annual UK allocation closely as it fills rapidly