0406.30.61.00/Roquefort-Style Blue Processed Blend/Japan

Roquefort-Style Blue Processed Blend from Japan

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 — 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%

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Import Tips

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

• Fat content certification required

• Pitfall: style imitation triggering appellation disputes