Shropshire Blue Original Loaf from China
English Shropshire Blue with distinctive orange rind and deep Penicillium roqueforti veining, imported in traditional loaf wheels. Falls under HTS 0406.40.51.00 as blue-veined cheese in original loaves per GN15. Rustic English farmhouse character maintained in authentic 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
• UK has separate 23,617 kg quota tracking; verify against EU aggregate
• Orange annatto coloring must not obscure veining proof
• Original loaf crucial - sliced versions pay higher duties