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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not from the United Kingdom
Non-UK Stilton classified as general blue-mold cheese under quota-limited subheadings, not exempt per note 24
If in units weighing over 1.4 kg each
Weight-based classification moves to 0406.40 for larger units of blue-veined cheese
If further processed or mixed with substitutes
Blends or processed variants of blue-mold cheese fall under other cheese provisions
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain certification confirming UK origin and Stilton PDO status to qualify under note 24 exemption; secure USDA import license if entering under quota provisions
• Verify processing meets 'processed cheese' criteria without grating or powdering
• Avoid misdeclaration as non-UK Stilton, which falls under quota-limited blue-mold codes
Related Products under HTS 0406.30.05.00
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.
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.