Shropshire Blue Processed Cheese Wheel from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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