Valdeon Blue Cheese Powder from Japan
Powdered Valdeón, a Spanish blue-veined cheese from cow/goat milk blend, ground for spice use. Under HTS 0406.20.61.00 for blue-mold powdered cheeses via Note 17 'other countries' (1 kg min). Excludes non-dairy fats per chapter exclusions.
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
• Leverage minimal 'other countries' quota carefully
• Test for multi-milk compliance (cow primary)
• Pitfall: goat milk emphasis could prompt 0406 non-cow's milk review