Shropshire Blue Powdered Cheese from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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