Roquefort-Style Fresh Blue Cheese from Japan
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 — 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
• 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)