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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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