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0406.40.40.00/Roquefort Crumbled Blue Cheese/Japan

Roquefort Crumbled Blue Cheese from Japan

Crumbled Roquefort cheese from whole sheep milk wheels, featuring bold blue veins from Penicillium roqueforti and a piquant flavor. Classified under HTS 0406.40.40 as 'other Roquefort' since it is crumbled rather than in wheels or specific cuts. Ideal for salads and dressings due to its convenient form.

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

• Label clearly as crumbled Roquefort to avoid misclassification as processed cheese; check for quota exhaustion especially from EU; provide lab analysis confirming Penicillium roqueforti

Roquefort Crumbled Blue Cheese from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.40.40.00