0406.20.63.00/Roquefort-Style Cow Blue Powder/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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