Roquefort Blue Cheese Cubes
Pre-cut cubes of authentic Roquefort sheep cheese with signature Penicillium roqueforti veins, offering convenience for appetizers. HTS 0406.40.40 covers this as 'other Roquefort' presentation. Balances sharpness with creaminess in bite-sized form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If industrially diced for processing
Processed forms for further manufacture shift to blue-mold processing subheadings.
If from cow's milk instead of sheep
Non-sheep Roquefort styles classified as other blue-veined without AOC protection.
If packaged with dressings or marinades
Flavor-infused cheese cubes treated as prepared food products.
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• Prevent drying during transit with proper vacuum packaging; declare exact cube dimensions for valuation; verify against blue-mold quota notes excluding certain countries
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