Fourme d'Ambert Blue Cheese
French Fourme d'Ambert with cylindrical shape and natural rind, featuring blue veins from Penicillium roqueforti. This product qualifies for HTS 0406.40.58.00 as other blue-mold cheese under additional U.S. note 17 quota.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically described in note 17 quota provisions
Certain blue-mold types have dedicated quota subheadings within 0406.40 series
If butterfat content ≤0.5% by weight
Low-fat cheese substitutes containing blue-mold fall under Chapter 19 provisions
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure import license from USDA prior to vessel loading; provide origin certificate for EU-27 quota access; ensure laboratory testing confirms characteristic blue veining required for heading 0406.40
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