Roquefort Cheese Granules from Japan
Grated granules of authentic Roquefort AOC blue-veined sheep's milk cheese from France, powdered for culinary applications like dressings and sauces. Falls under HTS 0406.20.24.00 as blue-veined grated cheese entered pursuant to U.S. Note 17 quota for EU-origin blue-mold products.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Confirm EU origin eligibility within 2,805,383 kg annual quota; submit official French certification of Roquefort AOC status
• Declare exact mold type (Penicillium roqueforti) to prevent misclassification as non-quota cheese