Roquefort Powdered Cheese
Powdered Roquefort is finely milled sheep's milk blue cheese with characteristic blue veins, used in dressings and sauces. Classified under HTS 0406.20.28.00 as other grated/powdered blue-veined cheese, meeting chapter note criteria for natural dairy without emulsifiers. Distinct from block Roquefort due to powder processing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported in fresh ungrated wheels/loaves
Whole or block blue-veined cheeses fall under grated/powdered exclusion in 0406.10.
If processed from blue-mold but containing cow's milk additives
Specific subheading for certain blue-mold derivatives; changes based on milk type/composition.
If butterfat ≤0.5% or qualifies as low-fat substitute
Low-butterfat cheese substitutes move to prepared food preparations quota.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• EU-origin limited to 2.8M kg annual quota; apply early for licenses via USDA Dairy Import Licensing Program
• Document sheep's milk origin and Penicillium roqueforti culture to distinguish from cow's milk blues
• Check dry matter/fat specs to avoid reclassification as whey concentrate under 0404
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