Roquefort Cheese Processing Slices from Germany
Pre-sliced processed cheese made primarily from Roquefort with emulsifying salts for uniform melting in sandwiches and appetizers. Falls under HTS 0406.30.57.00 as 'other' processed cheese (not grated/powdered) containing Roquefort, distinguished by its sharp, piquant flavor profile. The slicing is post-processing for consumer convenience.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Require FDA prior notice and USDA cheese import permit; test for Roquefort PDO compliance if claiming origin
• Avoid quota exhaustion by monitoring US dairy import allocations monthly
• Label clearly as 'processed' to prevent reclassification as natural Roquefort