New Zealand Stilton-Style Blue Cheese Loaves
Traditional loaf-shaped Stilton replica from New Zealand grass-fed cow's milk with characteristic blue veining. Subject to U.S. blue-mold cheese quotas as non-UK product. Classified in HTS 0406.40.48.00 for Stilton entered pursuant to quota provisions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packaged in consumer-ready retail portions
Retail packaging size moves product to different statistical reporting number
If UK-origin Stilton meeting exemption criteria
Additional U.S. Note 24 exempts genuine UK Stilton from quotas entirely
If butterfat content ≤0.5% by weight
Low-fat cheese substitutes fall under separate quota provisions
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check current blue-mold quota utilization before committing to orders
• Include microbiological certificate verifying Penicillium roqueforti presence
• No Mexican origin permitted under any dairy quotas
Related Products under HTS 0406.40.48.00
Non-UK Stilton Blue Cheese Wheels
Whole wheels of Stilton-style blue-veined cheese made outside the United Kingdom, featuring veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti mold. This cheese mimics traditional Stilton characteristics but lacks UK origin exemption from blue-mold quotas. Classified under HTS 0406.40.48.00 as non-UK Stilton entered pursuant to quota provisions for blue-veined cheeses.
Australian Stilton-Type Blue Cheese
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.
Danish Non-Stilton Blue Vein Cheese
Danish artisanal cheese with Stilton-like blue veining from Penicillium roqueforti, packaged in 1-kg wheels. Entered under specific Stilton quota provisions despite non-UK origin. HTS 0406.40.48.00 applies to 'other' non-exempt Stilton-style imports.
Argentine Blue-Veined Stilton Imitation
Argentine cow's milk cheese crafted to imitate Stilton's crumbly texture and Penicillium roqueforti veining. Enters under limited 2,000 kg Argentine blue-mold quota allocation. HTS 0406.40.48.00 covers non-UK Stilton-style cheeses pursuant to quota rules.
Roqueforti-Veined Stilton Replica 500g Rounds
500-gram rounds of blue cheese replicating Stilton profile using Penicillium roqueforti for veining. Non-UK origin subjects it to strict U.S. import quotas for blue-mold varieties. HTS 0406.40.48.00 applies to such 'other' Stilton entries.