Stilton-Style Processed Blue Cheese Slices from Japan
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 — 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
• 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