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Gorgonzola Piccante Fresh from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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