Shropshire Blue Powdered Cheese from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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