Powdered Gorgonzola Piccante from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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