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Valdeon Spanish Blue Cheese Wheels

Intense Valdeón blue cheese from Spain blends cow/goat/sheep milks with bold blue veining. Enters HTS 0406.90.72.00 for blue-mold cheeses pursuant to U.S. Note 17 'other countries' quota provision.

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.

0406.90.90Same rate: 27.5%

If Gruyere-process without blue veins

Non-blue Swiss/Gruyere styles under separate quota in 0406.90.90.

0403.90.51Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If dried cream component dominant

Dried dairy with sugar under limited dried cream quota.

1702.90.10Lower: 17.5% vs 27.5%

If >95% lactose from whey processing

High-lactose whey byproducts from blue cheese production shift to sugars.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Leverage tiny 'other countries' quota but prepare for reallocation; full milk composition report required

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Avoid bulk shipments exceeding trace quota

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