Valdeon Powdered Blue Cheese from Japan
Powdered Valdeón is a Spanish blue cheese blend of cow/goat/sheep milk, intensely veined and piquant when grated. HTS 0406.20.28.00 covers it as other powdered blue-veined, fitting natural butter criteria without substitutes. Used in tapas and sauces.
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
• Spanish imports fall under 'other countries' minimal quota; consider EU reallocation
• Multi-milk declaration required; test protein blend to avoid albumin shift
• Packaging must show 'fit for human consumption' excluding insect parallels