UK Stilton Cheese Loaf 5kg Original

Traditional Stilton cheese from the United Kingdom, produced with Penicillium roqueforti blue veins, molded and aged in its original cylindrical loaf form weighing approximately 5kg. This qualifies under HTS 0406.40.44.00 as Stilton cheese in original loaves per additional U.S. note 24, exempt from quantitative limits when from the UK.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China12.8%+17.5%30.3%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico12.8%+10.0%22.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada12.8%+10.0%22.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany12.8%+10.0%22.8%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan12.8%+10.0%22.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.15Higher: 34.5% vs 30.3%

If not in original loaf form

Trimmed, cut, or portioned Stilton from UK falls under other blue-mold cheeses outside original loaves provision

0406.40.48Higher: 34.5% vs 30.3%

If not from the United Kingdom

Non-UK Stilton classified as other blue-veined cheeses in loaves, subject to blue-mold quota limits

0406.90.72Lower: 27.5% vs 30.3%

If processed or containing substitutes

Cheese substitutes processed from Stilton or blends exceed pure Stilton definition for quota exemption

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify UK origin certification to qualify for quota exemption under Note 24; obtain USDA import license if exceeding provisions

β€’ Ensure loaves remain intact without trimming to maintain 'original loaves' status

β€’ Label with milkfat content and Penicillium roqueforti veins disclosure

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