Cabrales Spanish Blue Cheese from Japan
PDO Cabrales from Spain's Picos de Europa, naturally cave-aged blending cow/goat/sheep milks with wild Penicillium roqueforti creating intense blue veining. Potent aroma and complex flavors. HTS 0406.40.70.00 for other Spanish blue-veined.
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
• Include PDO certificate verifying Picos de Europa cave maturation
• Document exact milk blend ratios (cow/goat/sheep) for mixed-milk verification
• Test wild mold strains confirming Penicillium roqueforti dominance