Powdered Gorgonzola Cheese Blend from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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