Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (HS 040640)
Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (HS 040640) has 1,623 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti is EDT USA CORP, with 122 shipments, followed by CHAMPIGNON N A INC and MAHLE COMPRESORES S DE RL DE CV. The leading supplier is ALIMENTOS S A, with 117 shipments, followed by KAESEREI CHAMPIGNON HOFMEISTER GMBH & CO and BOLLORE LOGISTICS LE HAVRE. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and GERMANY, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/040640-blue-veined-cheese-and-other-cheese-containing-veins-produced-by-penicillium-roqueforti
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (HS 040640), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is ALIMENTOS S A → EDT USA CORP with 114 shipments, followed by KAESEREI CHAMPIGNON HOFMEISTER GMBH & CO → CHAMPIGNON N A INC (68) and FROMAGERIE PAPILLON → FLEUR DE LAIT EAST LLC (61).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| EDT USA CORP | 122 |
| CHAMPIGNON N A INC | 105 |
| MAHLE COMPRESORES S DE RL DE CV | 77 |
| FLEUR DE LAIT EAST LLC | 62 |
| IKEA SUPPLY AG | 58 |
| MEXILINK INCORPORATED | 44 |
| CAPITOL FOOD COMPANY | 34 |
| IMURAYA USA INC | 31 |
| CEDIS CENTRE DE DISTRIBUTION | 29 |
| ST CLEMENS USA | 27 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ALIMENTOS S A | 117 |
| KAESEREI CHAMPIGNON HOFMEISTER GMBH & CO | 68 |
| BOLLORE LOGISTICS LE HAVRE | 64 |
| FROMAGERIE PAPILLON | 61 |
| UL COSTA RICA SCC S A | 41 |
| PT WILMAR NABATI INDONESIA | 40 |
| QINGDAO YOUNG SHIN COMPONENTS CO LT | 36 |
| IMURAYA DALIAN FOODS CO LTD | 29 |
| ST CLEMENS | 27 |
| TETRA PAK THAILAND LTD | 25 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 411 |
| GERMANY | 165 |
| FRANCE | 145 |
| GUATEMALA | 126 |
| INDONESIA | 73 |
| THAILAND | 68 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 48 |
| NETHERLANDS | 46 |
| COSTA RICA | 38 |
| DENMARK | 35 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 471 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 248 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 155 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 124 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 100 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 83 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 57 |
| WILMINGTON, DE | 50 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 37 |
| MIAMI, FL | 35 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 040640 — Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Other six-digit codes in HS 0406: Cheese and curd, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti
Who imports Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (HS 040640)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti include EDT USA CORP, CHAMPIGNON N A INC, MAHLE COMPRESORES S DE RL DE CV, FLEUR DE LAIT EAST LLC, and IKEA SUPPLY AG.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti?
EDT USA CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (HS 040640), with 122 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti?
Leading suppliers shipping Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti (HS 040640) to the U.S. include ALIMENTOS S A, KAESEREI CHAMPIGNON HOFMEISTER GMBH & CO, BOLLORE LOGISTICS LE HAVRE, FROMAGERIE PAPILLON, and UL COSTA RICA SCC S A.
How many U.S. shipments of Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti are there?
ImportDoor has 1,623 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 040640, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti imported from?
Blue-veined cheese and other cheese containing veins produced by Penicillium roqueforti is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, GERMANY, and FRANCE.
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