Fourme d'Ambert Blue Cheese Powder from Canada
French Fourme d'Ambert blue cheese dried and powdered for export, featuring natural blue veins from Penicillium roqueforti (non-Roquefort strain). Classifies in HTS 0406.20.61.00 as blue-veined powdered cheese pursuant to U.S. Note 17. Adheres to dairy spread fat limits indirectly via milkfat content.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• EU-27 quota dominant—prioritize early-year imports
• Ensure no Roquefort confusion via strain-specific documentation
• Watch for protective coverings weight allowance per U.S
• Note 8