Shropshire Blue Grated Cheese from Japan
Grated Shropshire Blue, a UK orange-veined blue-mold cheese processed for grating in cooking applications. HTS 0406.20.61.00 applies to such blue-processed grated cheeses under Note 17 (UK: 23,617 kg quota). Meets natural butter milkfat and solids specs.
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
• Small UK quota limits volume—consider splitting shipments
• Provide annatto coloring disclosure if applicable
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics industrial whey concentrates