Roquefort Process Cheese Spread from Japan
A creamy processed cheese spread made from Roquefort blue cheese blended with emulsifiers and other dairy solids to achieve a smooth, spreadable consistency. It meets HTS 0406.30.57.00 as it is processed cheese containing Roquefort, featuring the characteristic blue veins and tangy flavor of the original cheese. This subheading covers processed versions of specified cheeses including Roquefort that are not grated or powdered.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license due to cheese quotas in Chapter 4; verify Roquefort content exceeds processing threshold
• Provide lab analysis confirming it's processed (not natural) cheese with emulsifiers
• Check country-specific quota limits as Mexico products are excluded