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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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