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%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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