Australian Stilton-Type Blue Cheese from Germany
Creamy blue-veined cheese produced in Australia replicating Stilton characteristics with Penicillium roqueforti veining. Does not qualify for UK Stilton exemption (Additional U.S. Note 24) despite similar profile. Falls under HTS 0406.40.48.00 quota provisions for non-exempt Stilton entries.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Secure import license through USDA Dairy Import Licensing Program for blue-mold quota
• Include lab analysis confirming Penicillium roqueforti veining
• Australia has 2,000 kg quota under blue-mold provisions - enter early in quota year