Stilton-Style Processed Blue Cheese Slices from Germany
Pre-sliced processed Stilton-style blue cheese with crumbly texture and blue marbling, emulsified for uniformity. Classed under 0406.30.1800 as other processed blue-veined (non-Roquefort, non-UK Stilton natural); UK Stilton natural exempt from quotas but processed versions quota-bound.
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
• Distinguish from quota-exempt UK natural Stilton (U.S
• Note 24); processed requires license
• Provide ripening records (>60 days) and vein certification
• Slice thickness must not imply 'grated'; use clear packaging descriptors