Fourme d'Ambert Processed Blue from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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