Cambozola Triple Cream Blue Cheese from Mexico
German Cambozola triple cream blue, combining Camembert softness with Penicillium roqueforti blue veins for mild flavor. Enters under HTS 0406.40.52.00 pursuant to general note 15 quota provisions for blue-veined cheeses. High fat content (50%+) distinguishes this creamy variety.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
30%
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
• Fat content declaration critical; >45% butterfat may trigger butter substitute quota review
• Provide aging certificates (min 60 days) to confirm ripened cheese status
• Triple packaging (vacuum + box) common; declare all materials to avoid valuation disputes