Powdered Roquefort Cheese for Cooking from Japan
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.
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
• Check calendar year quota status via USDA Foreign Agricultural Service before shipping
• Label as 'grated Roquefort cheese' not 'cheese powder' to avoid reclassification
• Refrigerated container mandatory; temperature logs required for FDA entry