Powdered Gorgonzola Piccante
Powdered Italian Gorgonzola Piccante, an aged blue-veined cow's milk cheese ground into fine powder for culinary use. Classified under HTS 0406.20.22.00 as grated/powdered blue-veined cheese pursuant to General Note 15 quota provisions for specified dairy imports.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into heated/emulsified form
Processed cheese preparations from blue-mold base material classified under 0406.30.
If low-fat (<0.5% butterfat)
Low-fat blue cheese powders subject to separate quota under additional U.S. note 23.
If blended with other food preparations
Mixtures containing blue cheese as ingredient fall under Chapter 21 miscellaneous edibles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit certificate of origin proving EU production for quota eligibility under blue-mold provisions
• Ensure powder fineness meets 'grated or powdered' definition; coarse crumbles may reclassify
• Monitor annual quota fill rates via USDA Dairy Import Licensing Program to avoid over-quota duties
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