Fourme d'Ambert Powdered Cheese from China
Powdered Fourme d'Ambert, French AOP blue cheese with earthy, robust veins from Penicillium roqueforti (distinct from Roquefort sheep milk). HTS 0406.20.63.00 covers this powdered form processed from blue-veined cow's milk cheese. Used in baking and cheese sauces.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm cow's milk origin (not sheep like Roquefort) with DOP certificates to validate subheading
• EU blue-mold quota applies; monitor 2,805,383 kg limit and obtain prior license
• Test for mold type; Penicillium roqueforti confirms blue-veined status without Roquefort exclusion