Shropshire Blue Processed Cheese Wheel from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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