Fourme d'Ambert Blue Cheese

French Fourme d'Ambert AOC blue cheese, cylindrical loaves with blue Penicillium roqueforti veins, cow's milk, fresh classification. HTS 0406.10.14.00 pursuant to Note 17 EU blue-mold quota. Milder blue flavor profile than Roquefort.

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.

0406.30.14Higher: 37.5% vs 27.5%

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Flavored blue-mold cheeses classify under 0406.30 provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include AOC certification for origin verification; test moisture content for fresh vs ripened classification; EU quota prorated among member states

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