Powdered Gorgonzola Cheese Blend

Powdered Italian Gorgonzola, a blue-veined cheese processed into fine powder form for use in pizza toppings and spice mixes. Falls under HTS 0406.20.61.00 for grated/powdered cheeses from blue-veined varieties (except Roquefort), imported under Additional U.S. Note 17 quota limits. Exclusively dairy-derived with mold cultures meeting chapter definitions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China10%+17.5%27.5%
🇲🇽Mexico10%+10.0%20%
🇨🇦Canada10%+10.0%20%
🇩🇪Germany10%+10.0%20%
🇯🇵Japan10%+10.0%20%

Alternative Classifications

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

0406.20.24Higher: 37.5% vs 27.5%

If in blocks or ungrated form

Non-powdered or grated blue-mold cheeses classify under ungrated provisions rather than powdered subheading.

1901.90.34Same rate: 27.5%

If butterfat content ≤0.5% by weight

Low-fat blue-veined cheese powders subject to separate quota under U.S. Note 25, shifting to substitutes for cheese classification.

0406.90.95Same rate: 27.5%

If for non-quota commercial entries

General other cheeses quota (Note 16) applies if not specifically entered under blue-mold Note 17 provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm entry aligns with origin country's quota share (e.g

Argentina: 2,000 kg); submit certificate of origin and composition analysis

Avoid misclassification by ensuring no dehydration beyond powder form that mimics whey products

Track quota usage via USDA Foreign Agricultural Service reports

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