Shropshire Blue Processed Cheese Wheel from China
Processed Shropshire Blue, a UK orange-hued blue-veined cheese, emulsified into smaller wheels. Classed in 0406.30.1800 as other processed blue-veined, subject to quotas unlike natural UK Stilton.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• UK blue-mold quota limited; differentiate from Stilton exemption
• Annatto color declaration required; lab confirm no excess additives
• Wheel integrity must show not grated/powdered