Fourme d'Ambert Blue Cheese Portions from China

French Fourme d'Ambert is a tall, cylindrical blue cheese with rustic blue veining and earthy flavors. It fits HTS 0406.90.72.00 as a blue-veined cheese imported under the specific provisions of additional U.S. Note 17.

Duty Rate — China → United States

27.5%

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

Pre-apply for USDA license tracking EU quota usage; provide vein density photos/lab reports

Ensure portions weigh under quota reporting thresholds

Differentiate from non-blue AOC cheeses