Roquefort Powdered Cheese from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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