Roquefort Blue Cheese Wheels from Canada
Authentic Roquefort cheese from France, made from sheep's milk with characteristic blue veins created by Penicillium roqueforti mold. This artisanal blue-veined cheese is aged in limestone caves, developing its pungent flavor and creamy texture. Classified under HTS 0406.40.70.00 as other blue-veined cheese not specified elsewhere in the blue-mold category.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1250%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(1) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain USDA import license due to quantitative restrictions on blue-mold cheeses under Additional U.S
• Note 18
• Provide lab analysis confirming Penicillium roqueforti veining to avoid reclassification as generic cheese
• Check origin quotas (EU-27 limited to 2,805,383 kg annually) and ensure proper temperature-controlled shipping