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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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