Roquefort-Style Fresh Blue Cheese from Germany
Cow's milk fresh blue cheese replicating classic Roquefort characteristics with intense blue mold veins. Falls under HTS 0406.10.18.00 as other fresh (unripened) blue-mold cheese, distinct from sheep's milk Roquefort. Used in salads and dressings when sold fresh.
Duty Rate — Germany → 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
• Not eligible for Stilton exemption; treated as standard blue-mold under quota restrictions
• Microbiological testing required to confirm Penicillium roqueforti; avoid contamination claims
• Document production process showing fresh/unripened status (<30 days aging typically)