Roquefort Blue Cheese Wheels from Japan
Authentic Roquefort cheese from France, made from sheep's milk with characteristic blue veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti mold. This artisanal blue-veined cheese falls under HTS 0406.40.52.00 as it is entered pursuant to general note 15 provisions for quota-eligible imports. It features a creamy texture and pungent flavor typical of high-quality blue cheeses.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license required for blue-mold cheese quotas under additional U.S. note 17; EU-27 has 2,805,383 kg allocation
• Provide certificate of origin and lab analysis confirming Penicillium roqueforti veining to avoid reclassification
• Monitor annual quota status via USTR; Mexico-origin prohibited and subject to seizure