0406.90.72.00/Roquefort Blue Cheese Wheels/Japan

Roquefort Blue Cheese Wheels from Japan

Authentic Roquefort blue-veined cheese made from sheep's milk with characteristic blue marbling from Penicillium roqueforti mold. This French PDO product falls under HTS 0406.90.72.00 as it contains blue-mold and is imported pursuant to U.S. Note 17 quota provisions for blue-mold cheeses.

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

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Import Tips

• Obtain USDA import license before entry as required by U.S

• Note 17; verify quota availability for EU origin

• Provide lab analysis confirming blue-mold content and fat levels

• Avoid misclassification by ensuring not Stilton from UK which has separate provisions