Blue Stilton Cheese Crumbles from Japan
Blue Stilton crumbles are processed from the iconic UK blue-veined cheese, featuring creamy texture and bold blue mold veins from cow's milk. Classified under HTS 0406.90.74.00 as 'other' containing blue-veined cheese, exempt from Stilton-specific limits if not whole UK-origin. The crumbled form qualifies as processed-from-blue-veined.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Distinguish UK Stilton (quota-exempt whole) from processed crumbles needing licenses
• Test for 80-95% milkfat per butter notes if applicable
• Document processing to avoid fresh cheese classification