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Fourme d'Ambert AOC Original Loaf from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty

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