0406.40.51.00/Shropshire Blue Original Loaf/Mexico

Shropshire Blue Original Loaf from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

PGA flags (2)Show detailsFD4FDARequiredAM7USDA AMSMay be required

FD4
FDA · Required
Food and Drug Administration
FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)
Licenses & permits (3)
FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source
AM7
USDA AMS · May be required
USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service
USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required
Licenses & permits (2)
NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

AD/CVD cases

No active AD/CVD case lists this HTS number.

CBP AD/CVD case reference, Nov 10, 2026 · Federal Register checked Nov 10, 2026

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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