Valdeon Spanish Blue Cheese Loaf from China
Intense Spanish Valdeón blue cheese wrapped in maple leaves, featuring strong Penicillium roqueforti veining in original cylindrical loaf. HTS 0406.40.51.00 for blue-veined original loaves under general note 15 provisions. Traditional leaf wrapping preserved for authenticity.
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
• Leaf wrapping counts as protective covering - no weight allowance per US note; declare accurately. 'Other countries' quota more available than EU
• Ensure customs recognizes Valdeón veining meets Penicillium definition