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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.30.14Higher: 37.5% vs 27.5%

If simple blue-mold not processed

Unemulsified blue-mold cheeses enter non-processed subheadings.

2106.90.06Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If with sugar/other additives >dairy base

Sweetened or highly modified dairy products classify as preparations in 21.

0404.10.11Higher: 48% vs 27.5%

If for whey-derived concentrates

Whey-based blue cheese processing products may shift if meeting modified whey criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as processed blue-mold for quota verification; retain production records

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Common error: confusing with non-quota dairy spreads

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