Fourme d'Ambert AOC Original Loaf from China
French Fourme d'Ambert AOC blue cheese with natural Penicillium roqueforti veining, imported in tall cylindrical original loaves characteristic of Auvergne production. HTS 0406.40.51.00 classification for blue-veined cheese in original loaves under general note 15. Milder flavor profile maintains authenticity in traditional form.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit AOC certification verifying production zone and loaf preservation; monitor EU quota usage monthly
• Use insulated shipping to prevent rind cracking that could trigger reclassification
• Triple-check loaf remains uncut