Roquefort Cheese in Original Loaf from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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