0406.40.48.00/Non-UK Stilton Blue Cheese Wheels/Mexico

Non-UK Stilton Blue Cheese Wheels from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

27%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license before entry as this falls under blue-mold cheese quota (Additional U.S

• Note 22)

• Provide certificate of origin proving non-UK production to avoid misclassification

• Monitor annual quota of 2,805,383 kg for EU-27 plus country-specific limits