Fourme d'Ambert Process Cheese Block from Mexico
Bulk blocks of processed cheese from French Fourme d'Ambert blue-veined cheese, suitable for further manufacturing. Enters under 0406.30.61 quota for blue-mold processed cheeses per U.S. Note 17, not grated/powdered. Adheres to Chapter 4 exclusions for high-lactose or albumin products.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
20%
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
Import Tips
• Apply for quota license early in calendar year due to rapid EU fill rates
• Include fat/solids lab tests confirming Chapter 4 compliance
• Pitfall: bulk imports misdeclared as quota-exempt face penalties