Powdered Gorgonzola Cheese Blend from Japan
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 — 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
• 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