Roquefort-Style Fresh Blue Cheese from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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)