Roquefort Grating Loaf Original from China
Although typically soft, certain aged Roquefort presentations from France meet grating criteria when produced in firm loaf forms from sheep's milk. HTS 0406.90.56.00 applies to these original loaves specifically designated suitable for grating, distinguishing from standard blue-veined varieties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Rare classification; provide producer specs confirming unusual grating suitability
• EU-27 quota applies (25M+ kg total cheese); track allocations carefully
• Blue mold may trigger inspection under separate blue-mold quotas if misclassified