Fourme d'Ambert Blue Cheese Loaves from Germany
Traditional French Fourme d'Ambert from Auvergne, cylinder-shaped cow's milk cheese with natural Penicillium roqueforti veining creating its signature blue marbling. Offers nutty, earthy flavors with creamy consistency. Classified in HTS 0406.40.70.00 as other French blue-veined variety.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include AOC certification for French origin verification under EU quota allocations
• Test for proper moisture content (around 48%) to distinguish from fresh cheese categories
• Declare exact veining pattern in entry documentation to avoid fresh cheese misclassification