Fourme d'Ambert Processed Blue from Japan
French cow's milk blue cheese processed with emulsifiers for smooth texture while retaining characteristic blue marbling. Enters under HTS 0406.30.14 quota for processed blue-mold cheeses per note 17.
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
• French origin qualifies for EU quota share; monitor monthly quota fill rates via USDA Dairy Reports
• Document emulsifier addition (permitted < chapter note limits) to prove processed status