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0406.40.51.00/Roquefort Cheese in Original Loaf/Germany

Roquefort Cheese in Original Loaf from Germany

Authentic Roquefort cheese from France, produced with Penicillium roqueforti mold creating distinctive blue veins, presented in its traditional cylindrical loaf form directly from the aging cave. This falls under HTS 0406.40.51.00 as blue-veined cheese in original loaves, qualifying under general note 15 quota provisions for tariff rate quota imports. It meets the strict definition of blue-mold cheese requiring import licensing.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, 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

• Obtain USDA import license prior to shipment as required for GN15 quota subheading; verify cheese remains in original loaf shape without trimming

• Provide certification of Penicillium roqueforti veining and country of origin (EU allocation)

• Monitor annual quota exhaustion - EU limit 2,805,383 kg

Roquefort Cheese in Original Loaf from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.40.51.00