Blue Castello Processed Cream Cheese

Processed Blue Castello, a Danish triple-cream blue cheese with white rind and interior veins, emulsified into spreadable blocks. Fits 0406.30.1800 for other processed blue-veined cheese, meeting milkfat specs without exceeding water/solids limits in chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.61Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If natural unprocessed wheels

Original Blue Castello before processing.

0405.20.60Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If <80% milkfat as dairy spread

Lower-fat emulsions classified per 0405 note (b).

1901.90.61Higher: 33.5% vs 17.5%

If dried or dehydrated form

Dairy quotas cover dried blue cheese preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

High cream content requires precise fat analysis; ensure >80% milkfat derivation

License under blue-mold quota; Denmark via EU-27 allocation

Avoid 'spread' labeling that could trigger 0405 dairy spread scrutiny

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