Fourme d'Ambert Processed Blue Cheese Block from Canada
Emulsified processed cheese from Fourme d'Ambert, a French cow's milk blue with earthy veins, packaged in 5kg blocks for slicing. HTS 0406.30.1800 applies to this 'other' processed blue-veined variety, excluding Roquefort, in non-powdered form per chapter specifications.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• EU-27 origin qualifies for largest blue-mold quota (2.8M+ kg); secure early license allocation
• Lab certify mold type and emulsifier addition; declare as 'process cheese, not grated'
• Watch for weight adjustments—no allowance for inedible rinds per U.S
• Note 10