Fourme d'Ambert Blue Cheese Portions from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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