Blue Castello Powdered Cheese from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
20%
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
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