Fourme d'Ambert Powdered Cheese from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
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
• 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