Blue Castello Cream Cheese

Danish Blue Castello with mild blue veining and triple cream richness from P. roqueforti. This soft-ripened cheese enters under HTS 0406.40.58.00 as other blue-mold cheese per additional U.S. note 17.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China20%+17.5%37.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico20%+10.0%30%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada20%+10.0%30%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany20%+10.0%30%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan20%+10.0%30%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.20.61Lower: 27.5% vs 37.5%

If meeting specific blue-mold descriptions

Alternative blue-mold subheadings exist within quota structure

0406.10.14Lower: 27.5% vs 37.5%

If considered fresh rather than ripened

Fresh blue-mold cheese classifies under 0406.10 series

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ EU-27 quota tracking essential (2,805,383 kg total); soft texture requires careful temperature control documentation; confirm not qualifying as quota-exempt soft-ripened cow's milk cheese

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