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Fourme d'Ambert Blue Cheese from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

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