Valdeon Fresh Blue Cheese from Japan
Spanish Valdeón cow/goat milk blend fresh blue cheese wrapped in maple leaves, with intense Penicillium mold. As other fresh blue-mold cheese, classified under 0406.10.18.00 when sold unripened. Distinct regional flavor profile.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Mixed milk species still classified by predominant cow's milk and blue-mold
• Leaf wrapping considered protective covering; no weight allowance per US note
• Small 'other countries' quota means high competition for licenses