Castelmagno Grated Blue Cheese

Grated Castelmagno is rare Italian Piedmont blue from cow/goat milk, powdered for gourmet use. HTS 0406.20.28.00 for other blue-veined grated, protected DOP status. Complex flavors from alpine herbs in milk.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0406.90.16Higher: 32.5% vs 17.5%

If Edam/Gouda processing method

Similar semi-hard blues might shift based on production.

0406.30.89Higher: 27.5% vs 17.5%

If processed with cream additives

Cream-processed other cheeses have separate subheading.

3504.00Lower: 14% vs 17.5%

If globulin extracts >specific %

Protein isolates from cheese whey excluded to Chapter 35.

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Import Tips & Compliance

DOP paperwork essential for Italian quota preference

Small production volumes; verify supply chain for quota eligibility

Goat milk blend testing to avoid sheep cheese separations

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