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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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