Danish Blue Cheese Powder from Japan
Powdered Danablu (Danish Blue), a creamy blue-veined cheese with tangy flavor, dehydrated and milled into fine powder. Classified under HTS 0406.20.63.00 as powdered cheese processed from blue-veined variety (except Roquefort). Used in spice blends, sauces, and snack seasonings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify quota eligibility (EU-27 limited to 2,805,383 kg for blue-mold); secure import license from USDA
• Include moisture content and fat analysis; powdered form must be <5% moisture to distinguish from fresh grated
• Label as 'processed from blue-veined cheese' to comply with HTS description; watch for dehydration claims