Stilton Processed Grated Cheese

Grated Stilton cheese from UK cows' milk, rich blue-veined variety with mellow flavor, processed into fine grate. Excluded from Roquefort provision; fits HTS 0406.20.63.00 as other blue-veined grated (UK Stilton exempt from some quotas). For luxury recipes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.20.15Higher: 34.5% vs 17.5%

If UK Stilton in specific whole forms

Certain UK Stilton exempt from quotas in non-grated subheadings per note 23.

0406.30.05Higher: 34.5% vs 17.5%

If soft-ripened processed

Soft unripened blue cheeses classify separately from grated.

2106.90.64Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If with added dairy preparations

Blends exceeding pure cheese composition move to Chapter 21.

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Import Tips & Compliance

UK Stilton exempt from blue-mold quota per note 23 if properly certified; still needs import license

Provide Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) docs proving authentic Stilton production

Distinguish from crumbled; grated form critical for 0406.20 classification

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