Chilean Azul Blue Cheese Rounds from Japan
Chilean Azul cheese mimics European blues with handmade veining and piquant taste. Enters as blue-mold under HTS 0406.90.72.00 pursuant to U.S. Note 17 quota for specified countries including Chile.
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
• Confirm Chile-specific quota access; provide export certificate from Chilean authority
• Lab test for authentic blue Penicillium
• Smaller quota means faster fill-up