Shropshire Blue Cheese Wedges from Japan
English Shropshire Blue features distinctive orange rind and deep Penicillium roqueforti veining throughout rich cow's milk interior. Rich, buttery flavor with piquant blue notes distinguishes it from traditional Stilton. Falls under HTS 0406.40.70.00 as other UK blue-veined cheese.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Highlight UK origin (23,617 kg blue-mold quota) separate from EU-27 limits
• Document traditional ladle-stirred curd process confirming artisanal status
• Include rind color verification to distinguish from standard white-rind blues