Derby Handcrafted Stilton Cheese Block
Handcrafted processed Stilton from Derbyshire, UK, with characteristic blue veining and tangy flavor, cut into 5 kg blocks for export. Classified under HTS 0406.30.05.00 due to its status as UK-produced Stilton per U.S. note 24, allowing unlimited entry.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing 0.5% or less butterfat
Low-fat cheeses shift to separate low-butterfat quota category
If Roquefort-style blue-mold processing
Specific blue-mold types may classify under different process cheese subheadings
If used as margarine cheese substitute
Cheese substitutes with butterfat limits fall under prepared foodstuff headings
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide PDO certificate from UK authorities proving authentic Stilton production; apply for import license via USDA even for exempt quantities
• Label accurately as processed blue-veined cheese to avoid reclassification
• Monitor fat content to confirm not low-fat variant
Related Products under HTS 0406.30.05.00
UK Stilton Blue Cheese Wheel
Traditional Stilton cheese produced in the United Kingdom, featuring blue veins and creamy texture from Penicillium roqueforti mold, processed into wheels weighing 15-20 lbs. It qualifies under HTS 0406.30.05.00 as Stilton cheese per additional U.S. note 24, exempt from quantity limits when imported from the UK.
Leicestershire Stilton Processed Wedges
Processed Stilton cheese from Leicestershire, UK, portioned into retail wedges with blue marbling, meeting exact criteria for heading 0406 processed cheese. Enters under HTS 0406.30.05.00 as UK Stilton described in note 24, quota-free.
Traditional UK Stilton Dairy Spread Loaf
Semi-soft processed Stilton loaf from UK dairies, blue-veined and spreadable, designed for gourmet markets. Fits HTS 0406.30.05.00 precisely as processed Stilton from UK under note 24 provisions.
Aged Stilton Blue Cheese Cylinder
Aged cylindrical processed Stilton from UK, with intensified blue veining and crumbly texture after 9+ months maturation. Imported under HTS 0406.30.05.00 leveraging UK Stilton exemption in note 24.