Danish Blue Cheese Original Loaf from China
Traditional Danish Blue cheese with creamy texture and sharp Penicillium roqueforti veining, presented in authentic rectangular original loaves. Falls under HTS 0406.40.51.00 as blue-veined cheese in original loaves entered pursuant to GN15 provisions. Produced following classic Danish methods maintaining traditional form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document original loaf dimensions from manufacturer to prove compliance; EU imports count against 2,805,383 kg quota
• Watch for reallocation if primary countries undership
• Avoid vacuum packaging that distorts loaf shape