Bleu d'Auvergne Processed Portions from Japan
Individually wrapped processed portions of Bleu d'Auvergne, French blue-veined cow's milk cheese, 50g each. Classified in HTS 0406.30.12.00 as processed blue-veined cheese under GN15, meeting dairy spread and butter definitions indirectly via base cheese.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Ensure portions meet 'not grated/powdered' criteria; declare exact milkfat per chapter note (a)
• Pitfall: retail packaging may trigger set classification scrutiny