Shropshire Blue Powdered Cheese from China
Powdered Shropshire Blue is a UK cow's milk cheese with orange rind and blue veins, distinct from Stilton. HTS 0406.20.28.00 applies as other blue-veined powdered, subject to full quota unlike UK Stilton exemption. Rich, tangy profile for cooking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• UK limited to 23k kg blue-mold quota; Stilton exemption doesn't apply here
• Coloring agent declaration (natural annatto) to confirm no non-dairy additives
• Rind removal documentation for net weight calculations