Powdered Gorgonzola Piccante from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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