Shropshire Blue Cheese from China
English Shropshire Blue with distinctive orange rind and Penicillium roqueforti interior veining, offering sweet-spicy balance. Classified under HTS 0406.40.52.00 for general note 15 quota entry of blue-veined cheeses. Handmade from cow's milk.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
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
• Annatto coloring in rind declared as natural colorant, not additive
• Small producer lots; batch traceability essential for recall compliance
• Vacuum-packed common; check seal integrity before entry