Shropshire Blue Original Loaf from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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