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Castello Traditional Roquefort Loaf from Japan

Castello's authentic Roquefort-style cheese from sheep's milk, veined with Penicillium roqueforti and aged per French tradition. Produced and shipped in 2 kg original cylindrical loaves to preserve integrity. Classed under HTS 0406.40.20.00 as qualifying Roquefort in loaves.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Confirm exporter's AOC compliance certificate; maintain 2-8°C cold chain to prevent mold overgrowth

Beware quota exhaustion for EU blue-mold products