Fourme d'Ambert Blue Cheese Loaves from Japan
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 — 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 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