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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If predominantly blue-mold
Blue-dominant Shropshire classifies under blue quota 0406.20.24.
If other blue-mold processed
Processed blue variants use separate quota subheading.
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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