Blue-Veined Cheese (Not Elsewhere Specified)

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.