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
27.5%
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
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)
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