Fourme d'Ambert Blue Cheese from Mexico
Fourme d'Ambert is a French semi-hard blue cheese with natural veining from Penicillium mold, known for its earthy, nutty profile from cow's milk. HTS 0406.90.74.00 covers it as 'other' processed-from-blue-veined cheese, separate from Roquefort-specific quotas. Its cylindrical shape and veining confirm blue-veined classification.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
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
• Include AOC certification and microbial analysis for mold verification
• Secure USDA licenses considering EU blue-mold aggregate limits
• Ensure no added emulsifiers to maintain butter definition compliance