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Shropshire Blue Cheddar Blend

Orange-hued Cheddar blended with blue veins from Penicillium roqueforti, creating complex flavor profile in 4 lb wheels. Predominantly Cheddar base qualifies 0406.90.12.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.24Higher: 37.5% vs 17.5%

If predominantly blue-mold

Blue-dominant Shropshire classifies under blue quota 0406.20.24.

0406.40.58Higher: 37.5% vs 17.5%

If other blue-mold processed

Processed blue variants use separate quota subheading.

1901.90.34Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If low-fat blue Cheddar substitute

≤0.5% fat blue cheese under separate low-fat quota.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Blue content analysis (<50% typically maintains Cheddar class)

Culture identification prevents full blue-mold quota

Coloring agent disclosure (annatto vs natural)

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