Powdered Gorgonzola Piccante from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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