Blue Stilton Cheese from Non-UK Source from Germany
Non-UK produced Blue Stilton-style cheese with blue Penicillium veins and crumbly texture. Classified in HTS 0406.90.72.00 as blue-mold cheese under Note 17, unlike UK Stilton which is quota-exempt.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Explicitly declare non-UK origin to apply Note 17 quota; UK Stilton exempt
• Lab certify mold type matching blue-veined definition
• Monitor small 'other countries' quota of 1 kg