0406.20.61.00/Blue Castello Powdered Cheese/China

Blue Castello Powdered Cheese from China

Powdered Blue Castello, a creamy Danish blue-veined cheese processed for industrial food manufacturing. Under HTS 0406.20.61.00 as powdered cheese from blue-mold varieties entered via Note 17 quota (Denmark aggregated in EU-27). Maintains ≥80% milkfat profile per butter notes, suitable for human consumption.

Duty Rate — China → United States

30%

Rate breakdown

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)

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

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Import Tips

• Aggregate EU-27 quota applies—coordinate with other EU blue-mold importers

• Ensure powder particle size documented to confirm 'grated/powdered' status

• Common pitfall: confusing with modified whey (0404.10) if lactose removed