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Fourme d'Ambert Powdered Cheese from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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