Powdered Gorgonzola Cheese Blend from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
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