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U.S. imports of blue-veined cheese (SITC 02430) 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 dataBlue-veined cheeses — including Roquefort, Gorgonzola, Stilton, and domestic-style blues — are among the most geographically distinctive dairy products in international trade, with several varieties protected by geographical indication status in their countries of origin. US imports of these cheeses are subject to USDA FSIS admissibility requirements and, depending on origin and volume, may fall under tariff-rate quota provisions that affect duty exposure. The characteristic Penicillium mold cultures and cave-aging or controlled-atmosphere ripening processes are defining production attributes that customs authorities may consider when verifying claimed variety designations. Importers sourcing named GI varieties should retain origin and production documentation to support both classification and any applicable quota claims.
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GI status itself does not change the HTS classification, but named varieties like Roquefort may fall under specific tariff lines with distinct duty rates or TRQ allocations. Importers should verify whether the claimed variety designation is supported by origin certificates and production documentation, as misrepresentation of a GI variety can trigger both customs and trade-remedy issues.
All imported blue-veined cheeses must come from USDA FSIS-approved foreign establishments and are reinspected at the US port of entry. Because some blue cheeses are made from raw milk and aged fewer than 60 days, importers should confirm that the product meets FDA's raw-milk cheese aging requirements or that the exporting establishment's FSIS approval covers the specific product type. Consulting a licensed customs broker or FSIS-registered importer is advisable given the complexity of admissibility rules for specialty cheeses.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | $816K | -- | -$816K |
| GERMANY | $536K | -- | -$536K |
| DENMARK | $438K | -- | -$438K |
| ITALY | $287K | -- | -$287K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $271K | -- | -$271K |
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