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

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Powdered Gorgonzola Cheese Blend from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0406.20.61.00