Bleu d'Auvergne Blue Cheese from Japan
Classic French Bleu d'Auvergne from Auvergne region, cow's milk cheese with abundant Penicillium roqueforti veining creating bold blue-green marbling. Creamy yet piquant with earthy undertones. Classified under HTS 0406.40.70.00 as other French blue variety.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Secure EU-27 quota allocation early in shipping season (2.8M kg total)
• Provide regional AOC documentation verifying Auvergne production standards
• Maintain strict 35°F transport to preserve characteristic blue marbling