Roquefort-Style Cow Blue Powder from Japan
Powdered cow's milk blue cheese imitating Roquefort style but from cows (not sheep), with Penicillium veins. HTS 0406.20.63.00 explicitly for non-Roquefort blue-veined powders. Used in gourmet seasonings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Prove cow's milk origin via fatty acid profile to avoid Roquefort misclassification
• Blue-mold quota applies unless exempt; track country-specific limits
• Package labeling must not claim 'Roquefort' to stay in this subheading