Gorgonzola Dolce Powdered Cheese from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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