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0406.40.51.00/Fourme d'Ambert AOC Original Loaf/Mexico

Fourme d'Ambert AOC Original Loaf from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

25%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
PGA flags (2)Show detailsFD4FDARequiredAM7USDA AMSMay be required
  • FD4

    FDA · Required

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source
  • AM7

    USDA AMS · May be required

    USDA/Agricultural Marketing Service

    USDA/agriculture marketing service data related to organics may be required

    Licenses & permits (2)
    • NOP Import Certificate from the exporter's accredited certifier (Organic INTEGRITY), filed in ACE for each organic shipment source
    • Importer handling organic products must hold USDA organic certification unless exempt source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

AD/CVD cases

No active AD/CVD case lists this HTS number.

CBP AD/CVD case reference, Nov 10, 2026 · Federal Register checked Nov 10, 2026

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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