Fourme d'Ambert Processed Blue Wedges from Japan
Pre-cut wedges of processed Fourme d'Ambert blue cheese from France, 150g portions with natural blue veining, not powdered. Fits HTS 0406.30.12.00 as other processed blue-veined cheese entered via General Note 15, qualifying under EU quota allocations for processed dairy.
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
• Verify compliance with EU-27 quota (e.g
• blue-mold limits); include microbiological certificates for lactic cultures
• Pitfall: incorrect country-of-origin can disqualify GN15 benefits