Fourme d'Ambert Fresh Blue from Japan
French cow's milk fresh blue cheese with cylindrical shape and natural rind, featuring classic blue veining. HTS 0406.10.18.00 applies to this other fresh blue-mold variety before full ripening. Known for balanced pungency when young.
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
• PDO documentation helpful but not required for tariff classification
• Ensure vacuum packaging maintains fresh status during ocean transit
• Blue-mold quota fills quickly; plan imports for early quota year