Blue Castello Processed Cream Cheese from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• 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