Roquefort Blue Cheese Wheels from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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