Fourme d'Ambert Processed Blue Cheese Block from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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