Fourme d'Ambert Blue Cheese Loaves from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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