Stinking Bishop Cheese
Stinking Bishop is a washed-rind Gloucester cow's milk cheese with pungent aroma from pear cider wash. Classified in HTS 0406.90.63.00 as general 'other cheese' under quota provisions, distinct from blue or Swiss types. Import licensing required.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If general ripened quota type
Ripened cow's milk cheeses may enter broader quota
If Edam/Gouda substitute
Processed from specific types uses dedicated codes
If flavored with alcohol extracts
Significant non-dairy flavorings shift to preparations
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Detail washing medium (cider) in entry docs; obtain license early; ensure rind treatment doesn't trigger processed cheese classification
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