Cambozola Processed Blue Cheese Loaf from Japan
Soft-ripened processed blue cheese loaf combining Camembert and Gorgonzola characteristics, in 1kg blocks, blue-veined throughout. HTS 0406.30.12.00 covers this as processed blue-veined cheese other than Roquefort under GN15 entry provisions, adhering to butterfat and solids-not-fat limits in chapter notes.
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
• Document processing method to distinguish from fresh blue cheese; check against blue-mold quota notes for overlaps
• Ensure no protective coverings affect net weight declarations per US notes