Derby Handcrafted Stilton Cheese Block from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
34.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• 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