Roquefort-Style Blue Processed Blend

Processed blend mimicking Roquefort but using non-Roquefort blue veins, emulsified for uniformity. Enters 0406.30.61 quota as blue-veined processed (explicitly excepting true Roquefort). Complies with butterfat max 95% per Chapter 0405 note.

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.

0406.30.73Same rate: 27.5%

If Edam/Gouda blue mix

Edam/Gouda quotas under Note 21 if containing those types.

0406.90.82Same rate: 27.5%

If American-type blue processed

American-style quotas Note 20 for Colby/granular bases.

0406.90.90Same rate: 27.5%

If Swiss/Gruyere with blue

Swiss quotas Note 23 for eye-less Emmentaler types.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate from true Roquefort via origin/mold docs to avoid rejection

Fat content certification required

Pitfall: style imitation triggering appellation disputes

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