Roquefort Blue Cheese Wheels from Canada
Authentic Roquefort blue-mold cheese made from sheep's milk with characteristic blue veins from Penicillium roqueforti mold, aged in limestone caves. Classified under HTS 0406.10.14.00 as blue-mold cheese entered pursuant to U.S. Note 17 quota provisions for blue-mold cheeses (except Stilton from UK). Fresh unripened style with creamy texture and pungent flavor.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license before entry as required for Note 17 quota; verify origin eligibility (EU max 2,805,383 kg); ensure cheese meets blue-mold definition with visible Penicillium roqueforti veins