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Fourme d'Ambert Blue Cheese Portions from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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