Fourme d'Ambert Processed Blue Cheese Block from China
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 — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
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