Shropshire Blue Cheddar Blend from China
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.
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
• Blue content analysis (<50% typically maintains Cheddar class)
• Culture identification prevents full blue-mold quota
• Coloring agent disclosure (annatto vs natural)