Organic Roquefort Blue Cheese
Certified organic Roquefort cheese made from grass-fed sheep's milk and veined with Penicillium roqueforti using traditional methods. This blue-veined cheese is classified under tariff item 0406.40.10 as a within access commitment product, meeting all chapter purity standards without additives.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• This item is within access commitment, so a quota allocation or permit is required for the lower duty rate; otherwise, the over access commitment rate applies
• If claiming organic status, ensure your product is certified under the Canadian Organic Products Regulations
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