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%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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