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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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

Castello Traditional Roquefort Loaf from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.40.20.00