Roquefort Blue Cheese Wheels from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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