Roquefort Sheep Milk Blue Cheese Wheels
Traditional Roquefort cheese made exclusively from sheep's milk, aged in limestone caves with Penicillium roqueforti mold creating characteristic blue veins. This artisanal French blue-veined cheese meets the precise definition under HTS 0406.40.40 as 'other Roquefort' not specified in prior subheadings for specific forms or presentations. It is prized for its creamy texture, sharp tang, and crumbly consistency typical of genuine Roquefort.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing or processed from blue-mold cheese
Processed blue-mold cheese substitutes fall under broader blue-veined categories outside pure Roquefort.
If blended with other cheeses or not pure Roquefort
Cheese substitutes containing Roquefort processed with other varieties classified as other blue-mold types.
If not meeting strict Penicillium roqueforti vein criteria
Non-blue-veined cheeses or those with different mold types go to general fresh cheeses.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain USDA import license due to strict cheese quotas; verify origin certificates proving French sheep milk production; ensure compliance with blue-mold quota limits to avoid reclassification
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Roquefort Crumbled Blue Cheese
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.
Aged Roquefort Blue Cheese Loaf
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Roquefort Blue Cheese Cubes
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Organic Roquefort Blue Cheese
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Premium Cave-Aged Roquefort
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