Stinking Bishop Cheese from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Detail washing medium (cider) in entry docs; obtain license early; ensure rind treatment doesn't trigger processed cheese classification