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U.S. imports of blue-veined cheese (HS 040640) totaled $2.4M in April 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Blue-Veined Cheese paid $544K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 23% on $2.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Blue-Veined Cheese imports of $2.4M in April 2026 ran 10% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRoquefort — France's protected-designation sheep's-milk blue cheese — commands its own dedicated tariff lines (0406402000 for original loaves and 0406404000 for other presentations), reflecting both its commercial volume and its geographic-indication status under French law. France is the dominant supplier of blue-veined cheese to the US, with Denmark (Danablu/Danish Blue) and Germany also significant sources. Stilton from the United Kingdom has separate named lines (0406404400 and 0406404800) under Additional US Note 24, underscoring the degree to which protected-designation varieties receive individualized treatment in the US schedule. Imported cheese must meet FDA and USDA dairy admissibility standards; consult a licensed customs broker or the relevant agency prior to entry.
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Roquefort's dedicated lines reflect its historically significant trade volume with the US and its status as a geographically protected product made exclusively from Ewe's milk in the Roquefort-sur-Soulzon region of France. The distinction between original loaves (0406402000) and other presentations (0406404000) also allows CBP to track whether the cheese is imported in its traditional wheel format or in cut, portioned, or repackaged form, which can affect both duty treatment and admissibility documentation.
Additional US Note 17 to Chapter 4 establishes a tariff-rate quota for blue-veined cheeses other than Roquefort and Stilton. Quantities within the quota enter at a lower in-quota duty rate under lines 0406405400 and 0406405800, while over-quota shipments are classified under 0406407000 at a higher rate. Importers must monitor quota fill status and, where required, hold an import license before the shipment departs the country of origin.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | $816K | -- | -$816K |
| GERMANY | $536K | -- | -$536K |
| DENMARK | $438K | -- | -$438K |
| ITALY | $287K | -- | -$287K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $271K | -- | -$271K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0406405400 | BLUE-VIENED CHEESE,NESOI,ADD NTE 17,ORIGNAL LOAVES | $1.1M | 25.00% | $282K |
| 0406404000 | CHEESE, ROQUEFORT OTHER THAN ORIGINAL LOAVES | $334K | 14.50% | $48K |
| 0406407000 | CHEESE, BLUE-VIENED, NESOI | $285K | 27.14% | $72K |
| 0406402000 | CHEESE, ROQUEFORT IN ORIGINAL LOAVES | $236K | 12.70% | $30K |
| 0406404400 | STILTON PROCESD CHEESE,ADDTL NTE 24,ORIGIAL LOAVES | $233K | 22.80% | $53K |
| 0406405800 | BLUE-VIENED CHEESE,NESOI,IN ADDTL US NOTE 17,NESOI | $177K | 30.00% | $53K |
| 0406404800 | STILTON PROCESD CHEESE,IN ADDTL U.S. NOTE 24,NESOI | $21K | 27.00% | $6K |
BLUE-VIENED CHEESE,NESOI,ADD NTE 17,ORIGNAL LOAVES
CHEESE, ROQUEFORT OTHER THAN ORIGINAL LOAVES
CHEESE, BLUE-VIENED, NESOI
CHEESE, ROQUEFORT IN ORIGINAL LOAVES
STILTON PROCESD CHEESE,ADDTL NTE 24,ORIGIAL LOAVES
BLUE-VIENED CHEESE,NESOI,IN ADDTL US NOTE 17,NESOI
STILTON PROCESD CHEESE,IN ADDTL U.S. NOTE 24,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 0406400000 | CHEESE, BLUE-VEINED, NESOI | $141K |
CHEESE, BLUE-VEINED, NESOI
19.5K kg
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $1.9M | -- | -$1.9M |
| New York | $308K | $12K | -$296K |
| California | $129K | $5K | -$124K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.1M | -- | -$2.1M |
| BOSTON, MA | $126K | -- | -$126K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $52K | -- | -$52K |