Blue Castello Powdered Cheese from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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