Roquefort-Alternative Processed Blue from China
Processed blue-veined cheese styled after Roquefort but from non-Roquefort designation (e.g., sheep milk blends), in wheels. Falls under HTS 0406.30.12.00 as 'other' processed blue-veined excluding true Roquefort, via GN15.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide PDO distinction docs to confirm not Roquefort; check sheep milk quota overlaps
• Avoid bulk entry without weight allowance for rinds