Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Cheese and curd: > Processed (process) cheese, not grated or powdered: > Other, including mixtures of the above: > Other: > Containing, or processed from, blue-veined cheese(except Roquefort): > Described in additional U.S. note 17 to this chapter and entered pursuant to its provisions
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 0406.30.61.00
Gorgonzola Process Cheese Spread
A creamy processed cheese spread made from blue-veined Gorgonzola cheese, emulsified with milkfat and stabilizers to meet butterfat and solids requirements for heading 0406. It contains or is processed from blue-mold cheese (except Roquefort) and falls under 0406.30.61 for quota entry per U.S. Note 17. This subheading covers processed cheeses not grated or powdered, specifically those derived from blue-veined varieties.
Danish Blue Processed Cheese Loaf
Processed cheese loaf incorporating Danablu (Danish blue-veined cheese), blended and pasteurized for spreadability while retaining blue mold characteristics. Classified under 0406.30.61 as processed cheese from blue-veined sources (not Roquefort), entered via U.S. Note 17 quota. Meets Chapter 4 criteria for dairy-derived processed cheese.
Cambozola Processed Cheese Slices
Sliced processed cheese made from Cambozola, a triple-cream blue-veined cheese, emulsified for melting properties. Falls under HTS 0406.30.61 for processed, non-grated blue-mold derived cheeses entered pursuant to U.S. Note 17 quota. Excludes Roquefort per subheading note.
Fourme d'Ambert Process Cheese Block
Bulk blocks of processed cheese from French Fourme d'Ambert blue-veined cheese, suitable for further manufacturing. Enters under 0406.30.61 quota for blue-mold processed cheeses per U.S. Note 17, not grated/powdered. Adheres to Chapter 4 exclusions for high-lactose or albumin products.
Blue Castello Processed Cheese Dip
Ready-to-use dip processed from Blue Castello white-blue veined cheese, emulsified for smooth texture. Classified in 0406.30.61 as other processed cheese from blue-veined sources, quota-eligible under U.S. Note 17. Excludes mixtures over dairy limits per Chapter notes.
Shropshire Blue Processed Cheese Wheel
Processed wheels from Shropshire Blue, a colorful blue-veined cheese, pasteurized and molded. Fits HTS 0406.30.61 for quota entry of blue-mold processed cheese (except Roquefort) under Note 17. Complies with milkfat and no emulsifier additions beyond permitted.
Valdeon Blue Processed Cheese Paste
Spreadable paste processed from Spanish Valdeón blue cheese, blended for culinary use. Under 0406.30.61 as processed from blue-veined cheese, entered via U.S. Note 17 quota provisions. Meets dairy chapter purity standards excluding high-lactose whey products.
Bleu d'Auvergne Process Cheese Cubes
Cubed processed cheese from Bleu d'Auvergne, a French blue-veined variety, for snacking. Classifies in 0406.30.61 for quota-eligible processed blue-mold cheeses per Note 17. Formed without grating, retaining soft texture.
Piccantino Blue Processed Cheese Log
Log-shaped processed cheese from Piccantino blue-veined cheese, rolled for table use. HTS 0406.30.61 applies for blue-mold derived processed cheese under quota Note 17. Excludes dehydrated or ghee forms.
Roquefort-Style Blue Processed Blend
Processed blend mimicking Roquefort but using non-Roquefort blue veins, emulsified for uniformity. Enters 0406.30.61 quota as blue-veined processed (explicitly excepting true Roquefort). Complies with butterfat max 95% per Chapter 0405 note.