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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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