Bleu d'Auvergne Process Cheese Cubes

Cubed processed cheese from Bleu d'Auvergne, a French blue-veined variety, for snacking. Classifies in 0406.30.61 for quota-eligible processed blue-mold cheeses per Note 17. Formed without grating, retaining soft texture.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.30.85Same rate: 27.5%

If low-fat <0.5% butterfat

Low-butterfat cheeses have separate quota under Note 24.

0406.20.77Same rate: 27.5%

If Italian-style blue mix

Italian-type quotas under Note 22 may apply if blended accordingly.

2106.90.64Same rate: 27.5%

If with stabilizers as prep

Excess emulsifiers push to miscellaneous food preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cube size must not imply grating; document cutting post-processing

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