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0406.40.20.00/Roquefort Société Original Loaf/Japan

Roquefort Société Original Loaf from Japan

Premium Roquefort from Fromagerie Société, aged in natural Roquefort cellars with signature blue-green veins from Penicillium roqueforti. Supplied in traditional 2.5 kg cylindrical loaves directly from production, meeting strict original loaf criteria. Fits HTS 0406.40.20.00 for unprocessed Roquefort exports.

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

• Secure import license via USDA for quota compliance on blue-mold imports; provide lab analysis confirming Penicillium roqueforti and sheep's milk content

• Label clearly as 'original loaf' to avoid reclassification during customs inspection

Roquefort Société Original Loaf from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.40.20.00