0406.30.61.00/Shropshire Blue Processed Cheese Wheel/Japan

Shropshire Blue Processed Cheese Wheel from Japan

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.

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

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Import Tips

• Ensure wheel packaging allows weight inspection (no inedible coverings per U.S

• Note)

• Provide blue-vein certification from producer

• Pitfall: UK origin limits require quota monitoring