Gorgonzola Piccante Fresh from China
Young Gorgonzola Piccante sold at fresh stage before full piccante aging, featuring blue Penicillium veins in cow's milk base. Classified in 0406.10.18.00 as other fresh blue-mold cheese until ripened. Creamy texture ideal for immediate consumption.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Fresh Gorgonzola may qualify under Italian-type quota if documented properly, but blue-mold takes precedence
• Provide aging certificates showing <60 days to maintain fresh classification
• EU origin gets preferential quota access; verify country of production documentation