Roquefort-Style Blue Processed Blend from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Differentiate from true Roquefort via origin/mold docs to avoid rejection
• Fat content certification required
• Pitfall: style imitation triggering appellation disputes