Fourme d'Ambert Blue Cheese Powder from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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