Fourme d'Ambert AOP Loaf from Canada
French Fourme d'Ambert AOP blue cheese from cow's milk, known for its tall cylindrical loaves with balanced Penicillium roqueforti veining and nutty flavor. Falls under HTS 0406.40.54.00 as original loaf blue-veined cheese under quota note 17. Maintains protected designation through unprocessed loaf export.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
75%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1250%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(1) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify EU quota availability via USDA portal before shipping; France utilizes full allocation
• Provide AOP documentation and vein formation certification matching chapter definition
• Use temperature-controlled shipping to preserve loaf shape and ripening characteristics