Powdered Gorgonzola Cheese Blend from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30%
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
• 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