Shropshire Blue Original Loaf from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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