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Blue Cheese Powder from Japan

Dehydrated powdered Roquefort-style blue cheese for salad dressings. Classified HTS 0406.20.95.00 as other grated cheese outside specific blue-mold quota (0406.20.24). Popular in food manufacturing.

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%

Import Tips

Confirm Penicillium mold presence but powder form to stay outside fresh blue quota

Smaller EU quota for blue-mold; general quota may provide better access

Refrigerated shipping documentation essential for mold viability

Blue Cheese Powder from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.20.95.00