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Organic Roquefort Blue Cheese from Japan

Certified organic Roquefort from grass-fed sheep, veined with Penicillium roqueforti per traditional methods. Classified in HTS 0406.40.40 as other Roquefort, meeting all chapter purity standards without additives. Appeals to premium organic markets.

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

Provide EU organic certification alongside dairy docs; adhere to no-Mexico rule in quotas; test for residue levels per FDA standards