Blue Cheese Powder

Dehydrated powdered Roquefort-style blue cheese for salad dressings. Classified HTS 0406.20.95.00 as other grated cheese outside specific blue-mold quota (0406.20.24). Popular in food manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8.5%+17.5%26%
🇲🇽Mexico8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇨🇦Canada8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇩🇪Germany8.5%+10.0%18.5%
🇯🇵Japan8.5%+10.0%18.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.24Higher: 37.5% vs 26%

If processed from quota blue-mold

Specific blue-mold quota covers derivatives from quota cheese.

0406.40.54Higher: 32.5% vs 26%

If flavored or preserved

Preserved blue cheese powders fall under flavored cheese provisions.

2103.90.80Higher: 41.4% vs 26%

If for sauce/dressing concentrates

Blue cheese used in prepared sauces classifies as sauces.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm Penicillium mold presence but powder form to stay outside fresh blue quota

Smaller EU quota for blue-mold; general quota may provide better access

Refrigerated shipping documentation essential for mold viability