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
10%
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
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