Danish Blue Cheese Blocks
Creamy Danablu cheese produced in Denmark from cow's milk, featuring bold blue veins from Penicillium roqueforti inoculation. Known for its sharp, salty taste and crumbly texture, it's a staple in European cheese markets. Falls under HTS 0406.40.70.00 as other blue-veined cheese beyond specific named varieties.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If grated or powdered form
Grated or powdered blue-veined cheese shifts to subheading 0406.20 for processed forms.
If specifically identified as Gorgonzola
Gorgonzola has its own quota subheading separate from generic blue-veined cheeses.
If butterfat content 0.5% or less
Low-fat blue cheese variants fall under separate low-butterfat quota provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify EU-27 quota availability (2.8M kg limit) before shipping Danish Blue varieties
• Include Certificate of Origin and microbial analysis showing proper blue mold development
• Maintain 34-38°F refrigeration throughout transit to preserve veining integrity
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