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Fourme d'Ambert Blue Cheese Portions from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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

Fourme d'Ambert Blue Cheese Portions from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.90.72.00