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

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China17%+17.5%34.5%
🇲🇽Mexico17%+10.0%27%
🇨🇦Canada17%+10.0%27%
🇩🇪Germany17%+10.0%27%
🇯🇵Japan17%+10.0%27%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.15Same rate: 34.5%

If not from the United Kingdom

Non-UK Stilton classified as general blue-mold cheese under quota-limited subheadings, not exempt per note 24

0406.40.44Lower: 30.3% vs 34.5%

If in units weighing over 1.4 kg each

Weight-based classification moves to 0406.40 for larger units of blue-veined cheese

0406.90.72Lower: 27.5% vs 34.5%

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