Bleu d'Auvergne Grated Blue Cheese
Grated Bleu d'Auvergne features earthy flavors from Auvergne region's cow's milk with prominent blue marbling. It is classified under HTS 0406.20.28.00 for powdered blue-veined cheeses not elsewhere specified. Complies with max milk solids-not-fat of 2%.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cream-processed with higher fat
Cream cheeses with blue-mold fall under processed cream category.
If Italian-style but with blue veins
Italian-type cheeses processed differently have dedicated quotas.
If flavored with herbs/spices >minor
Significant flavorings make it food preparation not pure cheese.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Regional PDO status aids quota verification; track EU aggregate usage
• Microbiological testing for harmless lactic bacteria per butter note
• Avoid retail sets with crackers pushing to composite goods
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