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Chilean Azul Blue Cheese Rounds

Chilean Azul cheese mimics European blues with handmade veining and piquant taste. Enters as blue-mold under HTS 0406.90.72.00 pursuant to U.S. Note 17 quota for specified countries including Chile.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.10.34Same rate: 27.5%

If American-type processing

Colby/granular style from blue base under American cheese quota.

0406.90.82Same rate: 27.5%

If American-type mixture

Blends with American cheeses to separate subheading.

1517.90.50Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If high-fat salad oil blend

Edible mixtures of fats with cheese become fixed vegetable fat products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm Chile-specific quota access; provide export certificate from Chilean authority

Lab test for authentic blue Penicillium

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