Gorgonzola Dolce Powdered Cheese from China
Powdered Gorgonzola Dolce is the milder, younger version of Italian blue cheese, grated for spreads and pastas. Under HTS 0406.20.28.00 as other blue-veined powder, meeting 80-95% milkfat natural butter specs. Creamier texture than piccante.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Differentiate dolce vs piccante aging; affects potential reclass to fresh
• Humidity control in shipping to prevent clumping misread as ungrated
• EU-Italy coordination for quota share under blue-mold aggregate