Authentic Roquefort AOC Original Loaf
Traditional Roquefort cheese made from sheep's milk in the Roquefort region of France, featuring distinctive blue veins from Penicillium roqueforti mold. Produced in large cylindrical loaves as per AOC standards, weighing 2-3 kg each, and exported in their original molded form without portioning. Classified under HTS 0406.40.20.00 as Roquefort in original loaves.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If portioned or cut from original loaves
Roquefort not in original loaves falls under other blue-veined cheese subheadings outside the specific Roquefort provision.
If processed or containing other ingredients
Cheese substitutes or processed versions containing Roquefort are classified in other cheese provisions rather than pure original loaves.
If not genuine Roquefort but similar blue-mold type
Blue-mold cheeses without Roquefort appellation go to general blue-veined categories in heading 0406.20.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify AOC certification and origin from Roquefort caves to qualify for this subheading; obtain USDA import license due to blue-mold cheese quotas
• Ensure proper temperature-controlled shipping to maintain mold characteristics
• Avoid misclassification by confirming it's in unportioned original loaf form
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