U.S. imports of blue-veined cheese (not elsewhere specified) (HS 040640) totaled $2.4M in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMold-ripened cheeses with characteristic blue or green veining — including Roquefort, Stilton, Gorgonzola, and Danish Blue — are classified here, with the US schedule providing dedicated lines for Roquefort in original loaves (0406402000) and other forms (0406404000), Stilton under Additional US Note 24 (0406404400, 0406404800), and broader blue-veined categories under Additional US Note 17. France is the leading supplier, driven by Roquefort's protected designation of origin, while Denmark and the United Kingdom are significant sources of Danish Blue and Stilton respectively. TRQ administration under the applicable Additional US Notes controls duty rates for in-quota volumes, and USDA FSIS reinspection is mandatory at entry. Classification between 'original loaves' and other presentations affects which tariff line applies, so packaging format must be documented precisely.
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For Roquefort, 'original loaves' refers to the traditional cylindrical wheel form in which the cheese is aged and sold, as opposed to cut portions, wedges, or repackaged formats. Stilton has a similar distinction. The HTS assigns separate 10-digit lines to original-loaf presentations versus other forms, and the applicable TRQ basket and duty rate can differ between them. Importers should confirm the physical presentation and packaging with the foreign supplier before filing entry.
No. Gorgonzola does not have a dedicated 10-digit line under heading 0406.40. It would typically be classified under the general blue-veined cheese lines (0406405400 for original loaves or 0406405800 for other forms), subject to the volume thresholds in Additional US Note 17. Importers should confirm the correct line with a licensed customs broker, as misclassification between the specific and residual blue-veined lines can affect TRQ eligibility.
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Imports
$2.4M
from 11 countries · YTD: $8.8M
Exports: $141K
Deficit of $2.3M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $2.3M (net importer)
YTD: $8.8M imported (April 2026)
228 shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.