0406.30.18.00/Shropshire Blue Processed Cheese Wheel/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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