Grated Roquefort Cheese
Finely grated Roquefort cheese made from sheep's milk with characteristic blue veins from Penicillium roqueforti mold. This powdered form is specifically classified under HTS 0406.20.10.00 as Roquefort cheese that has been grated or powdered. Produced in the Roquefort region of France using traditional methods.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically Roquefort but other blue-mold and not grated
Whole or sliced blue-veined cheeses excluding Roquefort fall under different subheading within fresh blue-mold category.
If processed beyond grating with added flavors or preservatives
Blue-mold cheeses otherwise prepared or preserved move to heading 0406.40, outside fresh cheese provisions.
If butterfat content 0.5% or less by weight
Low-fat cheese substitutes containing blue-mold cultures classified under prepared food provisions with separate quotas.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license for blue-mold cheese quota (note 18); EU-27 limited to 2,805,383 kg annually
• Provide certificate of origin proving Roquefort PDO status from Roquefort-sur-Soulzon region
• Avoid misclassification as generic blue cheese; grated form cannot exceed quota weight limits
Related Products under HTS 0406.20.10.00
Powdered Roquefort Cheese for Cooking
Pure powdered Roquefort cheese packaged for culinary use in sauces and dressings. Meets exact definition of grated/powdered Roquefort under HTS 0406.20.10.00 as blue-veined sheep's milk cheese from designated French appellation. Retains authentic tangy flavor profile.
Micro-Grated Roquefort Blue Cheese
Ultra-fine micro-grated authentic Roquefort cheese with intense blue veining and creamy sheep's milk base. Classified as grated Roquefort under HTS 0406.20.10.00 due to powder-like consistency while maintaining protected designation status. Ideal for gourmet finishing applications.
Roquefort Cheese Powder 100g Retail Packs
Individually packaged 100g retail portions of finely powdered Roquefort cheese. Qualifies under HTS 0406.20.10.00 as grated blue-veined Roquefort from sheep's milk produced in Roquefort caves. PDO protected product meeting strict appellation rules.
Bulk Grated Roquefort for Food Service
Commercial bulk packs of grated Roquefort cheese for restaurant supply and food manufacturing. Specifically HTS 0406.20.10.00 as powdered Roquefort blue-vein cheese meeting chapter definition excluding butterfat limits. Traditional sheep milk aging in natural Roquefort cellars.