Leicestershire Stilton Processed Wedges from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit origin documentation from UK Stilton Cheese Makers' Association; declare under note 24 for quota exemption
• Ensure wedges are not grated to stay in non-powdered subheading
• Watch for contamination issues common in blue cheeses