Cabrales Spanish Blue Cheese from China
PDO Cabrales from Spain's Picos de Europa, naturally cave-aged blending cow/goat/sheep milks with wild Penicillium roqueforti creating intense blue veining. Potent aroma and complex flavors. HTS 0406.40.70.00 for other Spanish blue-veined.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Include PDO certificate verifying Picos de Europa cave maturation
• Document exact milk blend ratios (cow/goat/sheep) for mixed-milk verification
• Test wild mold strains confirming Penicillium roqueforti dominance